Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has determined that service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability is denied, but has granted service connection for tinnitus.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss have been denied as the current ratings are deemed to be the maximum allowable under VA regulations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The claim to reopen the low back and leg pain condition was not granted due to lack of new and material evidence. Service connection for right ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and diabetes mellitus (claimed as due to herbicide exposure) were also denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection were not substantiated and have been denied. The decision does not provide a specific evaluation or effective date.

The Veteran's tinnitus is not related to active service. The criteria for an initial rating greater than 70 percent for PTSD with major depressive disorder have not been met, and the criteria for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss have not been met.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete records and further review.

The Board found that the Veteran's tinnitus and left ear hearing loss were not incurred or aggravated by service. The evidence did not support a finding of in-service noise exposure, and there was no medical opinion linking the current conditions to service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The evidence submitted does not relate these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and treatment records, as well as a VR&E folder. The claim will be readjudicated based on all evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The Board found that the Veteran's tinnitus is at least as likely as not incurred during his military service, and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and providing a VA examination to determine if the Veteran has current hearing loss or tinnitus that is related to his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not meet the criteria for service connection as they were not shown to have been incurred or aggravated by his active military service, including exposure to loud noise. The evidence does not establish a nexus between current hearing loss disability and in-service noise exposure.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that the current disabilities are not related to service. Service connection was granted for PTSD.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus can be decided on the merits.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, a low back disorder, and a left eye pterygium due to further development. The effective date of any grant of service connection remains unresolved.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus should be remanded to allow for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and a VA examination.

The Board finds that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his service, and affirms the grant of service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to address the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.