Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board finds that the overpayment of VA disability compensation benefits was not properly created as it was solely due to VA administrative error. The Veteran's claim for waiver of the overpayment is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the TDIU claim due to insufficient evidence and needs further examination of the Veteran's service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied service connection for low back disability. The decision is mixed as it grants some issues (bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus) and denies others (low back disability).

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current tinnitus is related to his in-service noise exposure. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss remains pending as it was remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to service, with the Board granting service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The Board found that the current disabilities are not related to military noise exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are related to his exposure to loud noises during military service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and squamous cell cancer of the lungs, finding no current evidence linking these conditions to active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted. The initial compensable evaluation for asthma disability was assigned prior to May 16, 2007, and an evaluation in excess of 30 percent was assigned from May 16, 2007, to April 12, 2012, with a subsequent increase to 30 percent thereafter. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right knee disabilities, costochondritis (chest pain), and tinnitus. The Veteran's honorable period of service is considered in determining the nexus to service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are both granted, with the tinnitus finding a reasonable link to service.

The Veteran's current service-connected disabilities do not meet the schedular criteria for a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU). However, due to his PTSD symptoms and unsuccessful attempts at employment, he may be eligible for TDIU under extra-schedular considerations.

The Board finds that tinnitus and left ear hearing loss are likely related to service, while right ear hearing loss is not shown during service or within one year of separation.,Right ear hearing loss was not found as a current disability due to the lack of evidence meeting VA's criteria for establishing a 'disability' at the time.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and arranging for a medical examination to address his claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for a video conference Board hearing. The issues include reopening of his sleep apnea claim, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to her in-service noise exposure and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and a VA examination to address the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and scoliosis.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as he does not have a diagnosed mental disability, including PTSD. His claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus with headaches and PTSD in the May 16, 1989 decisions. The Veteran appealed these denials.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated by his military service.