Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service, with evidence supporting this conclusion. The claims for service connection have been granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's Meniere's disease with hearing loss and tinnitus. The claim will be reconsidered based on all additional information obtained.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inadequate review of a private treatment report and clarification of tinnitus status.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an increased rating for his lumbar spine disability. The decision also addressed a previously denied claim to reopen for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has determined that further development is needed before a decision can be made on the merits of the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active military service, and the Board has granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss or recurrent tinnitus, and there is no evidence linking these conditions to service. Therefore, the claims for service connection are denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling examinations to address the etiology of his hearing loss, tinnitus, mood disorder, and residuals of a broken nose.

The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus were not shown to have developed during active service, and the Board finds no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have a current disability of bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus that is related to service. The VA examiner found no evidence of diagnosis or treatment for these conditions until after service, and concluded that it was less likely as not that they are due to military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or a current disability. The claims for service connection have been denied.

The Veteran's request for service connection for tinnitus has been remanded due to the need for a Board videoconference hearing.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are likely due to exposure to acoustic trauma during his active service, and thus grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's hearing loss was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have hearing loss or tinnitus that is attributable to his active military service. The VA audiologist concluded that the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus are more likely due to post-service occupational and recreational noise exposure.

The Board found that the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his active service, as there is no evidence of such conditions during or immediately after service. The Board concluded that it was less likely than not that these disabilities were caused by noise exposure in service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if he has hearing loss and tinnitus related to his in-service noise exposure. The claims will be re-adjudicated after this.

The Veteran's claimed conditions, including bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, were not incurred in or aggravated by active service. Service connection is denied.

The Board has determined that it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran incurred bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus in service, granting the claims for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not occur during service or are related to service, thus denying both claims.