Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, and thus denied both claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to military service. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for headaches was remanded due to insufficient examination and the need for further evaluation.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining VA treatment records and arranging for appropriate examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's in-service noise exposure is related to his current condition.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal, and the Board has dismissed the appeal due to this withdrawal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rated at 70% combined from August 18, 2006 to July 12, 2007 did not preclude him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied an increased rating for anxiety reaction with tinnitus aurium, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not shown in service or for many years thereafter, and the most probative evidence fails to link these current disorders to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude substantially gainful employment.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a bilateral knee disorder, bilateral ankle disorder, or respiratory disorder. The claims for these conditions are denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed, including obtaining medical records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination to assess his ear disability. The appeal will be remanded for these actions.

The Veteran's service-connected left ear hearing loss is granted, but his right ear hearing loss and tinnitus are not found to be related to service.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral sensorineural hearing loss are considered to be related to noise exposure during his military service, leading to a grant of service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, specifically bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, have rendered him unemployable due to his education and occupational experience. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is service-connected, as it was first manifested during his active duty and is etiologically related to noise exposure incurred during service. However, there is insufficient evidence to establish a link between the Veteran's tinnitus and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his bilateral hearing loss and determine the nature and etiology of any tinnitus. The case will be reviewed by the RO after this development.

The Veteran seeks service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, which he attributes to exposure to acoustic trauma in service. The case is REMANDED due to the need for an appropriate VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for a Travel Board hearing at the RO in St. Petersburg, Florida due to the Veteran's request.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the Veteran's ability to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has withdrawn the claim of service connection for PTSD due to the Veteran's withdrawal. The low back disorder is granted as a direct result of in-service heavy lifting. Service connection is also granted for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, both found to be related to noise exposure during active duty.