Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has determined that additional medical inquiry is needed to clarify the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, including whether these conditions are related to a period of Naval Reserve ACDUTRA or INACDUTRA prior to active service. The case is REMANDED for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected, with the noise exposure during active duty being a contributing factor.

The Board finds that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are likely due to his exposure to hazardous noise levels during service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his hearing loss, tinnitus, and skin rashes.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to his military noise exposure.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his active military service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that a new medical opinion is needed to address the relationship between the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus and his military service, as well as any outstanding VA treatment records. The case will be remanded for these actions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his active service, and therefore grants service connection for tinnitus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted. The issue of service connection for hearing loss is addressed in the REMAND portion of the decision and is REMANDED to the RO via the Appeals Management Center (AMC).

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his active military service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his in-service noise exposure, with left ear hearing loss being aggravated by service. The claims for service connection have been granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's TDIU claim due to insufficient evidence regarding his combined service-connected disabilities and their impact on employment, as well as for referral of the issue to the Director of VA's Compensation and Pension Service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is being remanded due to insufficient examination reports and the need for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current hearing loss disability is related to in-service noise exposure. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus was withdrawn by the Veteran before a decision could be made.

The Veteran's tinnitus had its onset in service and is granted service connection. The right ear hearing loss disability and left ear hearing loss disability are also granted, but the issues of entitlement to an initial compensable rating for a left ear hearing loss disability and the need for VA audiology examinations have been remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were found to be related to his military service, warranting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for status post splenectomy residuals, bilateral hearing loss disability, and tinnitus. The effective date of any grant of benefits is February 26, 2009.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining Army Reserve personnel records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus will be reconsidered after this additional development.

The Board has found that the appellant's bilateral tinnitus is caused or aggravated by his service-connected bilateral hearing loss, and thus grants service connection for this condition.