Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has found that the Veteran's tinnitus was incurred during his active service and therefore grants service connection for tinnitus. The issue of an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for PTSD is remanded due to a need for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied. The claim for TDIU is pending.

The Board finds that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss and tinnitus are likely due to noise exposure during service, and grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, including obtaining an adequate opinion regarding their etiology.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's tinnitus, as the February 2012 VA examination was inadequate.

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

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted. The issue of an initial compensable evaluation for hemorrhoids is remanded due to outstanding VA records.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disorder, arthritis, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus were not shown to have been incurred or aggravated during active service.,There is no evidence of a nexus between the current diagnoses and any in-service events or diseases.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to inconsistencies in evidence and inadequate examination reports.

The Veteran's current diagnosis of tinnitus is found to be related to his in-service noise exposure and his service-connected sensorineural hearing loss, thus service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain medical opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The low back, right shoulder, and left knee conditions are also under review.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for tinnitus and finds that it is etiologically related to active service, granting the Veteran's petition to reopen.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss. The tinnitus claim was denied in a final May 1996 rating decision, but new and material evidence has been received to reopen this claim.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), adjustment disorder, and depressive disorder.,The Board also denied service connection for tinnitus.

The VA determined that the Veteran's tinnitus did not have its onset during service or is otherwise etiologically related to his active service, including in-service noise exposure. As a result, the claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and employment records, as well as a new examination to assess the severity of his PTSD and tinnitus. The effective date for service connection for PTSD will also be determined.

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to be incurred in service, while his claims for COPD and cold injuries of the upper extremities were denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to 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 causally related to his military service, including exposure to noise during active duty.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for tinnitus, finding that it is attributable to his military service. The remaining claims have been withdrawn due to the Veteran's request.