Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before either of the underlying service connection claims can be adjudicated.

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to be incurred in service, with the Board finding that his current condition cannot be reasonably disassociated from his military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as the current disability ratings are considered adequate based on the severity of his conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's tinnitus did not become manifest during service and is not otherwise related to service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Board has found that the Veteran's tinnitus is due to service and thus granted his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU, and his claim was denied on both schedular and extraschedular grounds.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, as there was no evidence of hearing loss or tinnitus in service. The VA examiner opined that the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus were less likely caused by noise exposure during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current tinnitus is etiologically related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by service, as there was no evidence of a disease or injury during service. The VA examiner opined that the current disabilities are less likely related to noise exposure during service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. As a result, these claims are granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability for any of his claimed conditions, and there is no evidence to support service connection for these disorders.

The VA determined that the appellant's current hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his service, specifically his 6-month period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) in August 1964. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board finds that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his service exposure to loud noise from aircraft, and grants service connection for this condition.

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 disabilities were not incurred or aggravated by service, as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or chronic symptoms within one year post-service. The VA examiners concluded that any current hearing loss and tinnitus are less likely related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims file, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and any outstanding private treatment records. The case will be readjudicated to determine if the Veteran is entitled to TDIU on a schedular or extraschedular basis.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete opinions from a VA audiologist regarding tinnitus and its relation to service.