Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's tinnitus was not incurred in or caused by active service. The Board found that the onset of tinnitus occurred outside the period of his military service and ruled out exposure to noise during ADT or IDT as a cause.

The Veteran's service connection claim for rheumatic fever with heart condition, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus is granted.

The Board finds that the Veteran's hypertension, acquired low back disability (claimed as chronic low back pain), stomach scar, and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by active service. The STRs do not show any signs of these conditions during service, and there is no evidence to support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder has been granted.,Chronic ear problems claimed as tinnitus, condition of the left calf (blood clots), and umbilical hernia (stomach hernia) have all been denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD were denied. The Veteran was already receiving the maximum schedular rating for his tinnitus (10%). For his bilateral hearing loss, he did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as there is no provision for separate 10% evaluations for each ear. His PTSD claims were also denied with respect to the period prior to June 29, 2006 and after that date, due to lack of evidence showing symptoms warranting such high ratings.

The Board has determined that additional examinations and development are necessary before the claims can be fully adjudicated.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disability, bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, hepatitis C, and prostate disorder. The Board found that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The Board found no evidence of a hearing disability during service or within one year after discharge, and there is no credible evidence linking the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss to his military service. The Board also found no evidence of tinnitus in service or for many years thereafter.

The Board has determined that service connection is warranted for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus, as these conditions are found to be related to the Veteran's military service due to noise exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected anxiety reaction with PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus contributed to his death from right hip fracture and congestive heart failure.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before a decision can be made on the merits of the Veteran's claims.

The Board found that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by his service, and denied these claims. The Board also noted that left ear hearing loss was not demonstrated during any period of service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by his military service. The evidence does not show a continuity of symptoms since service, nor is there any medical opinion linking these conditions to his time in active duty.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus and a bilateral foot disorder, finding that there was no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inadequate VA medical examination and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

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

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his withdrawal of the increased rating for tinnitus. The claims for service connection and disability ratings were denied, as well as the extension of special monthly compensation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render her helpless as to be in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person, nor does she meet the criteria for housebound status.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have PTSD, and his bilateral hearing loss disability is not shown to be related to service. The claims for service connection are therefore denied.