Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his in-service noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to incomplete information in the VA examination report. The Veteran's history of noise exposure during military service is consistent with his current symptoms, but the VA examiner did not consider this history when providing an opinion.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for tinnitus, with the Board finding that his in-service noise exposure is likely related to his current condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his exposure to loud noise during service and finds that he meets the criteria for service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims due to unclear findings regarding hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as potential issues with service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as his claims for increased ratings for a back disability. The issues of higher initial ratings for the entire time period are still pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current tinnitus began in service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal regarding whether a July 1969 administrative decision contained CUE. The claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are denied.

The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus were not shown to have been present in service or at any time thereafter, and the Board finds no evidence of a nexus between his current disabilities and military service.,There is no evidence of chronic tinnitus during service. The Veteran reported experiencing tinnitus for eight years post-service, but there is no documentation of such in service records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current tinnitus is related to exposure to acoustic trauma during service and finds that his symptoms have been continuous since service separation. As a result, the claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Board has granted an effective date of February 7, 2003 for the award of service connection for tinnitus. The Veteran's claim for hearing loss in 2003 included a claim for tinnitus.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has granted service connection for a headache disorder, skin disorder of the feet, and tinnitus. The Veteran's current conditions are considered to be related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have diabetes, hypertension, an eye disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, or hepatitis C that is attributable to his period of active service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to incomplete service records and the need for additional medical examination. The issues of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are under review.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including sleep apnea and cardiomyopathy, did not render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment from October 3, 2007 to September 30, 2010.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a lymph node disability has been dismissed as he withdrew his claim during the hearing. The claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and bladder condition are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it is related to his in-service acoustic trauma. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, a right knee disorder, and peripheral neuropathy are remanded due to the need for additional medical inquiry.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his in-service exposure to jet aircraft engine noise. The claim for residuals of a ruptured left ear drum was withdrawn prior to decision.

The Veteran's residuals of traumatic brain injury, including complete loss of sense of smell and taste, tinnitus, headaches with characteristic prostrating attacks, and dizziness resulting in occasional staggering, are rated at a maximum of 40 percent.