Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus, a splenectomy, and a head concussion are being remanded due to the need for additional development including VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that there was no current disability in either ear and no nexus between the claimed conditions and service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is not related to his active service, including noise exposure. As a result, the claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's internal hemorrhoids, sinusitis with headaches, and tinnitus are not service-connected. However, the Veteran's major depression is granted an initial rating of 50 percent prior to June 23, 2009.

The Board found that the evidence is at least in equipoise on whether the Veteran's tinnitus and hypertension are related to service, but denied the claims due to lack of direct service connection.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is found to have had its onset in service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition. The claim of service connection for tinnitus is REMANDED.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted, and he was assigned a rating of 30 percent for his PTSD. The Board also found that the Veteran did not have sleep apnea or hepatitis C due to service, but he does have tinnitus, headaches, anxiety disorder, depression disorder, lower back disorder, upper back disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and bilateral hand disorders related to service.

The Veteran's tinnitus and respiratory condition claims are being remanded for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to unclear diagnoses and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus and hearing loss disability were not incurred or aggravated by service, as there is no evidence of such conditions during service or within one year post-service. The medical evidence does not support a finding that these disabilities are related to service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current diagnoses of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus do not meet the criteria for service connection due to lack of in-service noise exposure or a chronic disease manifestation within one year post-service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or a chronic condition during service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be etiologically related to in-service noise exposure, and service connection for this condition is granted. The issue of an increased evaluation for the left knee disability remains pending.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD. The Veteran's hearing loss is not related to his period of active service, and there is no evidence of tinnitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus and a left knee disorder, finding no competent or credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining a clarifying medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently diagnosed bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service, granting the claims for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his in-service noise exposure, and thus service connection is granted for these conditions.