Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a bilateral shoulder disability, migraine headaches, CNS disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, and skin disability (melanoma), have been denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied. The Board found that new evidence was submitted, but the conditions are not related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral tinnitus is caused by his active service and grants his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to determine the current severity of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as whether these conditions are related to his military service. The rating for the Veteran's service-connected tinea pedis with calluses will also be remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and left wrist degenerative joint disease are all found to be related to service. The appeal is granted in full.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to inadequate VA examination opinions. The case will be reviewed again after obtaining new medical opinions.

The Board found that the Veteran's tinnitus did not have onset during service and was not caused by an injury or disease during active service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,Service connection for tinnitus is denied because the Veteran did not have a hearing loss disability in service and there is no credible evidence that his tinnitus began during service or is related to service. ,Service connection for iritis is denied due to lack of post-service diagnosis.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient rationale in previous opinions and potential exposure to acoustic trauma during combat service. The Veteran's tinnitus will be evaluated by a VA examiner who must consider his statements regarding noise exposure.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to noise exposure during active service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right ear hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities were not incurred in or aggravated by active service. The Veteran's left ear hearing loss disability was withdrawn prior to a decision being made.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have hearing loss or tinnitus that is related to his military service and therefore denied both claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis of the bilateral lower extremities, left hip disability (left hip replacement), right knee disability (right knee replacement), low back disability, and bilateral hearing loss. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the issues of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and recurrent tinnitus prior to a decision being made.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to service, while his low back disorder, knee disorder, right upper extremity numbness, residuals of a dog bite to the right hand, and fractured knuckle on the right hand do not have evidence of onset during service or within one year thereafter.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for additional examinations. The Veteran's testimony at his July 2013 hearing indicated that he may have a respiratory disease related to service, and there are concerns about his ability to attend necessary VA examinations.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to service, while his chloracne is not considered due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded for further examination as the current medical opinion is insufficient to adjudicate the claims.

The Board denied service connection for disabilities of the right arm, hands, feet, and eyes, as well as a sensation of tightening and/or closing of the throat. The Veteran's claim for tinnitus was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are moot.