Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been denied as there is no evidence of a chronic condition during or within one year after service, and the current symptoms are not related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected, with onset during active duty.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's claimed bilateral tinnitus, including consideration of his lay statements and clarification of his symptoms.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is not related to his active duty service, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's shortness of breath is not service-connected due to being attributable to cigarette smoking. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, fungal foot infection, and skin spots are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a back disability are being remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining private treatment records and providing VA examinations.

The Board found that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss and tinnitus did not have their clinical onset in service or are otherwise related to active duty. As a result, service connection for these conditions was denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a certificate of eligibility for assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing or special home adaptations.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but denied service connection for a left ankle disorder due to lack of evidence showing it was incurred in or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment at the time of his death, thus denying entitlement to TDIU for accrued benefits purposes.

The Veteran does not have service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, gastrointestinal disorder, or low back disorder as his claims are denied.

The Board denied service connection for left ear hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that the current disabilities are not related to active military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to service exposure to loud noise. Service connection for right hip, knee, and ankle disabilities is granted.

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

The Board has reopened the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but remands them for additional development. The claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder (including depression) is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine his employability due to service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and prostate cancer.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is not related to his military service and does not meet the criteria for secondary service connection due to his service-connected hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and service personnel records, as well as VA examinations for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a lumbar spine disability, and an eye disability. The Veteran's claims for service connection are pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not related to his military service, as there was no evidence of in-service noise exposure or hearing impairment. The claims are therefore denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling of VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his hearing loss, otitis media, left ear, and tinnitus. The dates of service are also to be confirmed.