Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for tinea pedis, low back disability, facial skin disability, neck disability, and tinnitus. The decisions were based on a lack of evidence showing continuity of symptomatology or direct link to service.

The Veteran's TDIU was granted effective July 11, 2007, based on his service-connected disabilities. The Board found that it was factually ascertainable as of this date that he could not obtain and/or maintain substantially gainful employment due to these conditions.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for tinnitus. By extending the benefit of doubt, the Veteran's current tinnitus is found to be due to exposure to acoustic trauma during active service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service due to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran is unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and depression.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for PTSD, right ear hearing loss, tinnitus, gastrointestinal condition secondary to PTSD, back disability, skin condition on chest, back and arms, migraine headaches, and eye condition due to unresolved procedural issues.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss, which was incurred due to inservice acoustic trauma. As a result, the claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to issue a statement of the case addressing the issues of increased ratings for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran must be provided an opportunity to respond before the claims are returned to the Board.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions. The current diagnoses were not shown to be directly related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and pes planus have been granted. However, the claim for service connection for residuals of a fracture to the coccyx remains pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not have onset in service or due to military noise exposure, and therefore denied his claims for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing proper notice regarding secondary service connection.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The preponderance of the evidence shows that these conditions were not incurred or aggravated during active duty, and there is no nexus between current diagnoses and service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the appellant was exposed to loud noises during his active duty and currently suffers from this condition. The disability is considered a direct result of service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus are likely due to noise exposure during service, specifically his active duty in the 1967 Detroit Riot. As such, the claims for service connection for these conditions have been granted.

The Board found no evidence of in-service hearing loss or tinnitus, and the Veteran's current complaints are not credible. The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied.

The Veteran's service-connected hearing loss and tinnitus were not found to be related to his noise exposure during active duty service. The VA examiner concluded that the current disabilities are not caused by or a result of military noise exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional medical examinations and opinions to determine the relationship between his current hearing loss, tinnitus, bladder carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma of the anus, and peripheral neuropathy with exposure to herbicides in service.

The Board found that there is no current diagnosis of tinnitus and the Veteran's reported symptoms are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating allowed under DC 6260. The Board has determined that a higher rating for his tinnitus is not warranted as a matter of law.