Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to have manifested as a result of his active military service, and the Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military noise exposure, and thus grants service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination. The relationship between tinnitus and hearing loss, as well as the etiology of the hearing loss itself, will be addressed in this examination.

The Board has determined that a new VA audiological examination is necessary to fully address the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and VA treatment records, scheduling a skin examination to determine if any current skin disorder is related to in-service exposure to chemicals, and scheduling an audiological examination to assess the nature and etiology of hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss disabilities are related to his active service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and assigned a 70 percent rating for PTSD, effective June 14, 2005. The Veteran's appeal remains before the Board regarding an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD.

The Veteran's tinnitus claim was denied because he did not report for a VA audiology examination. The Board is remanding the case to reschedule the examination and obtain his service treatment records.

The most probative evidence does not demonstrate that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed, including an addendum opinion from the VA examiner to address the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus claims. The case will be returned for further review.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has decided to reconsider the Veteran's previously denied claims for service connection for depression, anxiety, and a bilateral knee disorder. The new evidence submitted since the previous denial includes relevant official service department records not previously considered. As such, these claims are reopened. However, no new evidence was found that relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder or tinnitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his claims, including an examination.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The case is being remanded to allow for an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Veteran's skin condition and tinnitus were not incurred in service, including as a result of herbicide exposure. The Board found no evidence linking the current conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined, based upon the medical and satisfactory lay evidence that the Veteran's current tinnitus was incurred during his active service. The issue of bilateral hearing loss is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service connection claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as he does not have a current disability. Claims for increased evaluations and TDIU are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active duty service, while sleep apnea is not. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his in-service noise exposure, and thus grants service connection for both conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active duty service, and thus grants service connection for these conditions.