Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's death was caused by hemorrhagic stroke due to chronic hypertension. The appellant claims that the cause of death may have been diabetes mellitus type II, which is presumed related to Agent Orange exposure. However, service connection cannot be granted on a presumptive basis for hypertension or hemorrhagic stroke as they are not among the diseases linked to Agent Orange exposure. The Board has ordered additional development including obtaining a medical opinion regarding whether diabetes mellitus caused or contributed to the Veteran's death and if his hypertension was related to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and an official copy of the Veteran's Form DD-214.

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

The Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and headache disabilities was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability. The Board found that the Veteran did not have sufficient hearing impairment to qualify as a disability for VA compensation purposes.

The Board finds that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his active service. The symptoms were not chronic in service, did not manifest within one year of separation, and have not been continuous since service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to in-service noise exposure. The claim for tinnitus was granted as credible statements from the Veteran support his belief that he first experienced ringing in his ears during service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that his current diagnosis of tinnitus is related to in-service noise exposure. The hearing loss claim remains pending and will be remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his service, specifically noise exposure during active duty.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is not etiologically related to service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that it is at least as likely as not that these conditions are due to his military noise exposure.

The appeal is being remanded due to the need for further development and a videoconference hearing.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not have their onset in service or were not aggravated by service. The preponderance of evidence indicated no connection to military service.

The Board denied service connection for left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include Depression, Anxiety, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) as these conditions are not found to be related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his back disability and prostate cancer, did not render him unemployable prior to May 1, 1997. The effective date for TDIU and DEA benefits is set at May 1, 1997.

The Board found that the Veteran's current tinnitus did not manifest during service and has not been shown to be causally related to his military service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The claim will be returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for hemorrhoids, residuals of urethritis, and tinnitus. The Veteran's current disabilities are rated at a 10% level.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and incomplete records, including SSA disability benefits records. The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are to be evaluated again by an audiologist who must consider both objective evidence and the Veteran's subjective history.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient audiometric test results above 4000 Hertz and a need for clarification of the significance of the Veteran's separation examination findings. The Veteran is seeking service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, which are likely related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and consideration of all relevant evidence.