Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current tinnitus is etiologically related to his military service. The increased rating claim for PTSD was withdrawn by the Veteran prior to a decision.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that new and material evidence has been submitted. The Board also granted these claims as both conditions are found to be related to military service.

The Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus and service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability have been denied as there is no legal basis for the assigned ratings, and the evidence does not support earlier effective dates. The Veteran's exposure to noise during military service has not been shown to result in current hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the submitted evidence is not new and material, thus denying the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for a left ankle disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private medical records, scheduling examinations, and readjudicating the claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting opinions in the examination report and insufficient clarity of the etiology opinion. The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his medical records.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his tinnitus, as well as proper VCAA notice regarding secondary service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA audiology examination to determine if his current hearing loss and tinnitus are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to his failure to report for VA examinations and the need to obtain additional service treatment records.

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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to a lack of indication of whether he wishes for a hearing, and the Veteran requested a Travel Board hearing. The case is now being returned to the RO with instructions to schedule the Veteran for such a hearing.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not service-connected as they are more likely due to natural aging process rather than in-service noise exposure.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not have their onset during service or are otherwise related to military service, including noise exposure. The claims were denied.

The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence is against finding that the Veteran has current disabilities of the ears, nose, or left ankle that are related to his military service. The claims for service connection are therefore denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for tinnitus and left knee disability, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as for a higher rating for left ankle fracture residuals. The Veteran's claim for increased disability evaluation remains on appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are etiologically related to his active military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to be incurred in service, meeting the criteria for service connection.