Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board finds that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are at least as likely as not related to his active duty service, including exposure to noise during his time as a jet engine mechanic. The claims for service connection are therefore granted.

The Veteran's original claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus were received more than one year after his separation from active service, so the effective date cannot be earlier than September 2, 2008.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no competent medical evidence of current disabilities related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to determine his eligibility for VA benefits due to a conditional discharge, which may result in a complete bar to VA benefits. The issues of service connection and higher ratings will be addressed after this determination.

The Board has decided that another opinion is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus, which are currently demonstrated conditions. The case is REMANDED for further development.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that it was incurred in active military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including scheduling of VA examinations to determine the nature and severity of his hearing impairment and right knee disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete service treatment records, particularly those from January 1966 onwards. The Veteran's claims for tinnitus and bilateral inguinal hernias are on appeal, as well as reopening of claims for hearing loss and hypertension.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal regarding the issues of service connection for PTSD, hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep apnea, and a skin rash to the hands.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination to determine the etiology of his bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, residuals of mononucleosis, and psychiatric disorders.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no evidence of current disability related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus as a result of in-service noise exposure, finding that the evidence is in relative equipoise and thus favoring the Veteran's claim.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for additional development due to conflicting medical opinions and a need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear audiometric results and a need for additional examination. The Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are held in abeyance during this process.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's hearing loss began during service or is related to service. The tinnitus is proximately due to or the result of his service-connected hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and melanoma are being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for further medical examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus, and therefore cannot establish service connection for these conditions.

The Board has found that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for tinnitus. After considering all the evidence, including lay assertions from the Veteran, the Board concludes that it is at least as likely as not that the current tinnitus began during active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, and therefore denied these claims. The claim for PTSD was also denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis.

The Board found that the Veteran's tinnitus did not manifest during service and is not related to his military service, thus denying his claim for service connection.