Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hepatitis C, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus were denied. The current disability ratings are considered appropriate based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found no evidence of PTSD, and the other conditions were not shown to be related to service or any presumptive exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination to assess the current severity of his PTSD.

The Veteran's tinnitus was incurred in service, and the Board granted service connection for this condition. The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding cerebellar atrophy claimed as secondary to ionizing radiation exposure.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus, and did not address the claim for a higher rating for left knee disability. The Veteran's current hearing loss is not related to his active duty service.

The Board found that there is no evidence of current hearing loss or tinnitus for VA compensation purposes and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing a medical opinion regarding the Veteran's employability.

The Board has determined that the appellant's tinnitus, sinusitis, bilateral knee disability, and headaches are all related to service. The heart murmur claim was denied in 1981 but reopened due to new evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions did not develop in service or are otherwise related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (bilateral hearing loss, right wrist disorder, and tinnitus) prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that the criteria for a TDIU rating are met.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to address the Veteran's claims, including obtaining his service personnel records and any missing service treatment records. The Veteran will be scheduled for VA examinations to assess the nature and etiology of his claimed tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, bilateral foot disability, and low back disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is attributable to service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional information and verification regarding his dates of active duty training (ADT) and inactive duty training (IADT). The case will be scheduled for a videoconference hearing before the Board at the RO.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the etiology of any current hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as whether these conditions are related to active service. The Veteran's claims for service connection will be remanded for further development.

The Board finds that the residuals of bilateral eardrum perforations were incurred during service and grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is not related to military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's tinnitus was not incurred in or aggravated by military service and denied his claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional private medical records related to the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service, while his right foot injury is not. The Veteran does not have residuals of a right foot injury that are causally or etiologically related to his military service.