Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has found service connection granted for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his in-service exposure to acoustic trauma during combat.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted. For bilateral hearing loss, the evidence does not meet the criteria for a disability as defined by VA regulations. However, for tinnitus, the Board finds sufficient credible evidence to support a finding of in-service noise exposure leading to current symptoms.

The Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected as it is related to his in-service exposure to loud noises.,There are no disabling residuals of the left wrist contusion reported in service or post-service.

The Board found it is just as likely as not that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service, rather than any other causes. As a result, the claim for service connection was granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's back disability is service-connected as it was incurred during a period of INACDUTRA. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied due to lack of evidence showing onset or continuity of symptoms within one year of separation from service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted, as the evidence shows these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus. The heart disorder claim is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its onset and etiology.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his in-service exposure to loud aircraft engine noise, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a skin disability, and migraine headaches. The evidence did not meet the criteria for service connection as there was no current diagnosis of these conditions meeting VA standards.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus. However, further development is required before the Board can decide these reopened claims.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is found to be related to his in-service noise exposure as a helicopter pilot, while his tinnitus is considered at least as likely as not caused by this same noise exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus and finds that the Veteran's current tinnitus is causally related to his time in service. The issues of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss, lumbar spinal strain, and an increased rating for painful exostosis of the left anterior chest are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is etiologically related to his active service, and therefore grants service connection for tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the case requires further development due to conflicting medical opinions and missing records. The Veteran's claims for service connection, hearing loss disability, tinnitus, rhinitis, lung cancer, and back disability will be remanded for additional examination and review.

The Veteran requested withdrawal of the appeal regarding residuals of dental trauma. The remaining claims for bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, and lung disorder are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to obtain medical records and provide a VA examination to address the Veteran's claims of service connection for chronic low back disorder, bilateral hearing loss disability, and tinnitus.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, and bilateral hearing loss were denied. The Board found that there was no evidence of peripheral neuropathy in either the upper or lower extremities, and thus service connection could not be granted.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, rated at 60% combined, meet the criteria for a TDIU rating due to his inability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The Veteran is found to have a current disability of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, which are related to his military noise exposure.