Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as the current examination report does not adequately address these issues.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected as they are considered to be due to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss has been withdrawn due to the Veteran's request during his January 2011 Board hearing.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that his preexisting conditions did not worsen during service or were otherwise related to military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for colon cancer, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus had their onset during active service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his military service, but his hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a disability under VA compensation standards.

The Board denied the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no new and material evidence to support these claims.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to incomplete service records and the need for further examination regarding his hearing loss, tinnitus, and potential service connection claims.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not manifest during service or for many years thereafter, nor are they otherwise related to such service. Therefore, service connection was denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a metal detector as part of his vocational rehabilitation program due to the lack of necessity and vital importance in achieving independent living goals.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to incomplete service treatment records and an inadequate VA examination for tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and recurrent tinnitus were not incurred or aggravated by active service, and may not be presumed to have been incurred therein. The claim for service connection is therefore denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete records and need for further medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the case to schedule a hearing before the RO in Waco, Texas due to the Veteran's inability to attend the previously scheduled hearing.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU due to service-connected disability is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination and evaluation by the Director of Compensation and Pension Service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding no evidence of current disabilities meeting VA criteria. The Veteran's in-service noise exposure is acknowledged but not sufficient to establish a link between his current conditions and service.

The Board has determined that there is no competent and credible evidence of a low back disability or tinnitus having its onset in service, and thus the Veteran's claims for service connection are denied.

The Board finds that the Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected, but his hearing loss is not.