Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the VA audiological examinations are inadequate and remands the case for further development, including obtaining a supplemental opinion or providing the Veteran with a new VA audiological examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions in the July 2009 VA examination. A new opinion is needed from a qualified clinician regarding the relationship between the Veteran's military service, including noise exposure, and his current hearing disorders.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to service, as there was no evidence of chronic disease during or within one year after service. The VA examiner concluded that the Veteran's hearing loss is not related to noise exposure in service.

The Board has determined that the evidence is in equipoise on whether the Veteran's tinnitus is related to noise exposure during his active military service, and thus grants service connection for tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus and hearing loss are not related to his military service, and therefore denied these claims.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disorder and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by service, as there is no credible evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service. The claim for service connection for both conditions was denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, hearing loss, and headaches have been denied as new and material evidence has not been submitted.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is reopened based on the submission of new and material evidence. The remaining issues remain denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, a low back disorder, bilateral tinea pedis, and tinea cruris have no in-service disease or injury to which they may be related.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are considered one disability rated as 60 percent disabling, which meets the criteria for a TDIU. The Board has remanded the case to obtain an updated opinion regarding the Veteran's employability.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service treatment records and the need for further development of the claims.

The Board found that the appellant's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred in service, as there was no evidence of a chronic disability during or within one year after service. The most probative evidence indicated these conditions are more likely related to post-service occupational noise exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including an examination to address the etiology of his hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as a review of any indications of chronic interstitial lung disease (ILD).

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

The Board has determined that additional development is needed, including obtaining medical records and arranging for VA examinations to evaluate the Veteran's tinnitus and right knee disorders. The case will be returned to the AMC/RO for further review.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service, including exposure to loud noise from artillery. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board found no evidence of in-service noise exposure and concluded that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus. The issues on appeal are whether service connection should be granted for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during service and resolving reasonable doubt in his favor. The issue of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for tinnitus, with the Board finding that it is related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA examiner with an opinion on the etiology of his hearing loss and tinnitus.