Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss, do not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The VA determined that the Veteran's tinnitus was not incurred or aggravated by his military service, including exposure to noise from artillery and weapons fire.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss was not incurred in or aggravated by service, nor may it be presumed to have been incurred in service.

The Board has determined that additional development of the evidence is required, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, verifying in-service stressor allegations, and scheduling VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including additional VA examinations and a complete unit history search to determine if the Veteran engaged in combat service. Another VA examination is also needed to assess the etiology of his tinnitus and dental disability.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are not attributable to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and tinnitus, rendered him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board granted entitlement to TDIU based on the severity of his service-connected conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for tinnitus, hypertension, and an initial compensable rating for a right eyebrow scar. The claim for increased rating for adjustment disorder with depressed mood is addressed in the REMAND portion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is being remanded due to the need for a more thorough examination and opinion regarding the cause of his tinnitus, including consideration of quinine use during service.

The Board has determined that there is no relationship between the Veteran's tinnitus and his active duty service, and thus denied service connection for tinnitus. Service connection was not granted for hypertension as well.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, a gallbladder disability, hearing loss, and tinnitus, finding no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left ear hearing loss and tinnitus are related to exposure to loud noise in service, resolving all reasonable doubt in his favor. As such, the criteria for service connection have been met.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are as likely as not related to his military service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted, as both conditions are found to be directly related to his active duty service. The effective date is not specified.

The Board found that the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred or aggravated by his active duty service, as there was no evidence of a continuity of symptomatology. The VA examiner opined that the current hearing loss was less likely than not due to military noise exposure.

The Board has found that the Veteran experienced severe noise exposure during service and currently has a diagnosed tinnitus disability. Resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran, the Board finds that service connection for tinnitus is warranted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his military service and granted service connection for this condition. The issue of bilateral hearing loss was withdrawn by the Veteran prior to a decision being made.

The Board denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing conditions were not aggravated by service and there was no evidence of continuity of symptoms.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is likely due to noise exposure during service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.