Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a seizure disorder (claimed as a shaking condition), fatigue, kidney disorder, hypertension, and high cholesterol. The appeals were all denied on the basis of lack of evidence linking these conditions to active service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as there was no evidence of a chronic condition during or within one year after service, and the preponderance of the evidence did not support a finding that his current conditions are related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are likely due to noise exposure during the Veteran's active service. The claims for increased compensation for PTSD and TDIU rating are being remanded.

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

The Board found that the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus did not originate during his period of active military service or within the initial post-service year, and are not otherwise related to such service. Therefore, the claims for service connection were denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus. The Veteran's testimony, along with a positive nexus opinion provided by his flight surgeon, supports the finding that he incurred tinnitus during service and it is related to his active duty. Therefore, the Board grants service connection for tinnitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied, while his claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for an acquired psychiatric disorder was granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is being remanded due to inadequate examination and the need for further evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active service, while his right eye disability did not have its onset during service or is otherwise etiologically related. The claims for service connection for these conditions are granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted with an effective date of March 25, 1963.

The Veteran's claim for payment of services provided by Florida Hospital Fish Memorial on June 26, 2007 is being remanded due to the need for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's tinnitus was likely caused by in-service noise exposure and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred or aggravated by active military service, and the Board denied both claims.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA audiological examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, as there is no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his time in active duty. The VA examiner concluded that the Veteran's hearing loss may be due to occupational noise exposure and/or the aging process.

The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a right leg injury. The preponderance of the evidence is against these claims.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is denied as only a single 10 percent rating can be assigned under the applicable VA regulations.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to ensure the Veteran receives a complete record and appropriate VA examinations in order to properly adjudicate his claims for service connection for tinnitus and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board finds that the evidence is at least in equipoise and, therefore, service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Board found no evidence of hearing loss or tinnitus during service, and denied the Veteran's claims for service connection.