Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's tinnitus began during service and the Board has determined that it is at least as likely as not related to his military service. The hearing loss claim remains pending due to insufficient evidence of a current disability.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and residuals of head injuries. The Veteran's in-service noise exposure is presumed, and his current disabilities are found to be related to active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinion regarding the relationship between current hearing loss and tinnitus and noise exposure in service.

The Board has determined that additional actions are required to address the Veteran's claims, including clarifying whether a psychiatric disorder claim is resolved and scheduling a videoconference hearing.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for a more thorough examination and opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are at least as likely as not related to his in-service noise exposure, resulting in a grant of service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no jurisdiction remains for the merits of the claim.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to inadequate medical examination. A new VA audiologic examination is needed, including a discussion on the relationship between current hearing loss and tinnitus and the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to the failure to comply with previous Board directives. The case must be referred to the Director of Compensation and Pension Service for extraschedular consideration under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b).

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active military service, with no aggravation found. The claims for service connection have been granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for further development, including obtaining a VA examination and addressing his claim of entitlement to TDIU. The case will be readjudicated after this additional development.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is being remanded due to the need for additional medical and development of VA treatment records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is at least as likely as not related to his active duty service and/or secondary to his service-connected hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current tinnitus began in active service. The hearing loss issue is remanded due to incomplete records.

The Board finds that the evidence is in equipoise regarding whether the Veteran's tinnitus had its clinical onset during service, and grants service connection for tinnitus.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the nature and etiology of his bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his current hearing loss and tinnitus are related to service, specifically noise exposure during active duty. The Veteran also reported in-service acoustic trauma that may have caused or aggravated his conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran developed bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus during service, with worsening since separation. The claims are granted.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for lumbar strain and left shoulder impingement syndrome were dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal of these issues. The Board found that tinnitus was incurred in service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain updated VA audiological examination and additional medical records. The issues of service connection for bilateral tinnitus and initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss are pending.