Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, and tinnitus due to a lack of evidence showing a current disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right bundle branch block, PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and noncompensably rated left fifth metacarpal finger fracture residuals and scar of the left palm, preclude gainful employment. The Board finds that a TDIU rating is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a Travel Board hearing at the earliest available opportunity.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a VA examination to assess the combined impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability, and for consideration of any new evidence added since the last supplemental statement of the case.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development to ensure an accurate and complete record on appellate review, including converting service department audiometric readings from ASA units to ISO units.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and entitlement to a TDIU, effective as of January 3, 1996. The claim for an earlier effective date for these grants is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for proper notification regarding new and material evidence, as well as obtaining personnel records from the National Personnel Records Center. The issue of whether the character of discharge constitutes a bar to VA benefits will be reconsidered.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA audiology examination.

The Veteran's tinnitus was incurred during his active service and the Board finds that he has current evidence of such condition. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to his period of military service, and the Board has granted service connection for tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right ear hearing loss and tinnitus are related to service, including an incident during diving qualifications. The claim for service connection is granted.

The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus and his military service, including acoustic trauma. The VA audiologist opined that the disabilities were not caused by or related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and chronic tinnitus are likely due to noise exposure during his military service, and thus grants service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is being remanded due to the need for further development, including an examination and consideration of additional service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to outstanding medical records and the need for a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are attributable to service, specifically his Reserve duty. As a result, both conditions have been granted service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's current tinnitus is not related to his active service and denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for tinnitus. The issues of entitlement to service connection for left and right ear hearing loss disability are addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to allow the VA to develop and adjudicate a new claim for service connection of coronary artery disease, which may impact their aid and attendance claim.