Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran's tinnitus or foot conditions to his military service, and thus denied both claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD are being remanded due to the unavailability of his service records. The VA is instructed to attempt to obtain additional evidence regarding the in-service stressor event for PTSD.

The Veteran's tinnitus is being remanded for further development, including consideration of whether it is proximately due to or has been aggravated by his service-connected bilateral hearing loss disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need to obtain Social Security Administration records, conduct a VA examination, and review existing treatment records.

The Board finds that the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his service, as there was no significant shift in hearing during service. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to have started during service and is therefore granted as service connected.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently diagnosed bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his period of active service, with a particular focus on his duties as a pilot and flight instructor. The Veteran reported in-service noise exposure and both conditions have been linked to this exposure.

The Veteran's multiple service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, including a sedentary occupation, consistent with his education and occupational background.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations and further analysis of his claims.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to service and the Board has granted entitlement to service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a clarifying medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus. The appellant is also provided with another duty to notify letter and an opportunity to submit evidence or indicate if she wishes representation.

The Board found that tinnitus was not incurred or aggravated in active service and may not be presumed to have been so incurred or aggravated on active duty. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for clarification of the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, as well as consideration of lay statements regarding incidents in service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, or a bilateral elbow condition. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board found no link between the appellant's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus and his service, including exposure to noise during National Guard training as an auto mechanic. The VA examiner concluded that it is less likely than not that these conditions are related to military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional medical inquiry regarding the Veteran's claims of hearing loss and tinnitus, which are currently being reviewed by VA.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The appellant's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be causally related to in-service noise exposure, with reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the appellant.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus must be remanded due to inadequate VA examination, lack of review of the claims file, and need for further audiometric testing.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his service, including exposure to loud noises during military training. As a result, the claims for service connection have been granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining private medical records and a VA examination to address the nature and etiology of his current bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus disorders.