Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's tinnitus and PTSD were found to be related to his service, with the Board finding that there was at least an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence regarding whether his current tinnitus is the result of acoustic trauma in service. The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and residuals of malaria was not addressed due to pending issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and adjudication due to insufficient information regarding service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder for accrued benefits, as well as additional development needed for the claim of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board found that the appellant's character of discharge was under dishonorable conditions due to willful and persistent misconduct, which bars him from VA benefits. The appeal is denied.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the disabilities did not manifest during active duty service or are related to such service. The claims were reopened based on new evidence but still denied.

The Veteran's dementia has resulted in total occupational and social impairment, and he is entitled to a separate disability rating of 10 percent for tinnitus. The criteria for a compensable rating for residuals of head injury manifested by headaches, vertigo, dizziness, and intermittent numbness of the face and extremities have not been met.

Service connection for a left ankle disability and tinnitus has been granted, with the left ankle sprain being service-connected based on direct evidence. Service connection for tinnitus was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred or aggravated by service, as there is no evidence of chronic symptoms during service and competent medical evidence fails to identify a nexus between any current disabilities and service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Veteran's combined disability rating is 80 percent, but she is not found to be unemployable due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and extension of a temporary total rating for right shoulder surgery necessitating convalescence. The decision found that while the Veteran had credible assertions regarding in-service noise exposure, there was no evidence of severe postoperative residuals as required under 38 C.F.R. § 4.30.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected, as he experienced it in service and continues to experience it since then. The hearing loss claim will be remanded for further development.

The Veteran experienced tinnitus in service and has reported a continuity of symptoms since then. The Board finds that the evidence supports granting service connection for tinnitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence to support a current disability or a link between service and these conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his service, including exposure to noise during basic training. The VA audiological examination concluded that the Veteran's hearing was within normal limits at separation from service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his exposure to noise trauma during service, and thus grants service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including post-operative herniated disc of the lumbar spine with left sciatica, degenerative arthritis of the right knee, radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities, status post amputation of the left little finger, bipolar disorder, tinnitus, asbestosis, and tinnitus, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, and sinusitis were denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or continuity of symptoms since service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claims of service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss. The February 1998 rating decision remains final.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are directly related to his military service, with significant noise exposure during active duty. The evidence supports a finding of service connection for these conditions.