Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service noise exposure and establishing a causal nexus without requiring medical evidence of such.

The Board found that the Veteran's tinnitus and right ear hearing loss are not related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his period of service, as evidenced by negative service treatment records and lack of in-service complaints or diagnoses. The VA examiners found no link between the current conditions and military noise exposure.

The Board found that the appellant's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are due to noise exposure during his National Guard service, specifically while working as a cook in close proximity to artillery firing. The claim is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current tinnitus is related to his in-service exposure to loud noise, including from artillery fire during service. Given this evidence and resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran, the claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's exposure to noise during service is sufficient evidence to establish in-service incurrence. The other claims are denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran is also advised that multiple distinct degrees of disability may result in different levels of compensation.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his in-service noise exposure.,A separate examination is needed to determine if there are any residual issues from a perforated ear drum during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted, and he received a TDIU effective October 30, 2007. The effective date of the TDIU is based on his original claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss, as well as to obtain updated VA treatment records. The case will be returned to the RO for further action.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have had its onset during active duty service due to combat noise exposure, and therefore service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Board found that the Veteran's tinnitus is not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The case is being remanded to the RO for further development, including obtaining post-May 2011 treatment records from the Memphis VA Medical Center and providing an appropriate VA examination for a TDIU claim. The Veteran's tinnitus claim will also be adjudicated.

The Board found that the Veteran's tinnitus did not have its onset during active service and is not causally related to his military service. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding in favor of service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's tinnitus was not incurred in or aggravated by his active duty military service.

The Veteran meets the percentage requirements for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities, and the medical evidence indicates that these disabilities prevent him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board found no evidence of tinnitus during service and determined that the Veteran's current tinnitus is not related to his military service, including exposure to noise. The claim for service connection was therefore denied.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss. The appeal of the remaining issues, including diabetes mellitus type II due to Agent Orange Exposure, is dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or a link to service.