Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss disability and recurrent tinnitus were denied as there is no evidence of a current disability for VA purposes, and the Veteran was found to be less than credible with regard to his assertions of continuity of symptoms. The Board finds that service connection cannot be granted.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his active duty service, thus denying both claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability of the left groin, bilateral hearing loss, or tinnitus. However, service connection is granted for these conditions based on direct evidence of their onset during active duty.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical opinions and evidence in order to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to schedule a video conference hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The issues include reopening his claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, as well as claims for tinnitus, skin cancer, and PTSD.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain clarification on the cause of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as to ensure all relevant VA treatment records are obtained.

The Veteran's tinnitus is likely attributable to his military service. The issue of bilateral hearing loss remains pending as the VA has not received audiogram results.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service, with the exception of intermittent tinnitus reported since service. The Board found that the Veteran did not have continuous hearing loss or tinnitus during service and that his current conditions are more likely due to post-service noise exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, bilateral hearing loss disability, and tinnitus. The right knee and left knee disabilities were granted on a presumptive basis due to exposure to noise during active duty in Southwest Asia. Service connection was not established for the thoracolumbar spine disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is etiologically related to his military service, resolving all doubts in favor of the claimant.

The Board found that there is no medical evidence linking the Veteran's current tinnitus to his military service or a service-connected disability, resulting in a denial of the claim.

The VA determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is not related to his military service, specifically his exposure as a mortar man. The Board found no credible evidence linking the current condition to his in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss have been evaluated based on the criteria for these conditions, with no additional evaluations granted. The maximum schedular rating of 10% has been assigned for both conditions.

The Veteran's tinnitus was first manifested during active duty service and has persisted since then. The Board finds the Veteran's statements as to continuity of symptomatology credible, granting service connection for tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current bilateral hearing loss disability or tinnitus, and therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has found that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to her military service and granted her claim for service connection. The exact nature of her bilateral hearing loss remains unclear.

The Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected as it was present during active duty and has continued since separation.,The Veteran sustained a back injury in service, but the symptoms were not chronic at that time. However, he experienced continuous symptoms since separation.

The Veteran was exposed to noise in service and currently suffers from tinnitus. The Board finds that the Veteran's current tinnitus is related to his military service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for a heart disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, PTSD, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The appeal seeking service connection for erectile dysfunction is held in abeyance.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by active service, and denied his claims.