Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, GERD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are all denied as there is no evidence that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that there was no in-service disease or injury related to these conditions. The Veteran's current hearing loss disability is presumed due to his combat exposure during Vietnam War. Tinnitus is not considered a compensable disability under VA criteria.

The Board has determined that there is no current evidence of a right ear hearing loss disability or tinnitus, and the Veteran did not provide sufficient evidence to establish service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim of service connection for tinnitus. The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be incurred in service.

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

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected tinnitus was denied as the evidence did not support an increase in evaluation beyond the current noncompensable rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining his service treatment records and identifying any relevant medical providers.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations to address the Veteran's claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of development and consideration, including a need for additional medical examinations.

The Board found no evidence of chloracne or tinnitus in service and denied both claims due to lack of a nexus between the conditions and service. The Veteran's exposure to noise during service is conceded, but his reported onset of tinnitus more than 30 years after separation from service makes it less likely that the current conditions are related to service.

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

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and found that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss claim is not new and material evidence sufficient to reopen. The decision on tinnitus was based on competent medical opinion linking it to service, while the hearing loss claim remains denied due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeals for increased evaluations of asthmatic bronchitis and tinnitus.

The Veteran seeks service connection for tinnitus, which he claims is due to acoustic trauma in active service. The Board finds that a VA examination should be conducted to determine the extent and etiology of any current tinnitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and residuals of broken ribs. The evidence did not establish a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are found to be related to exposure to acoustic trauma during active service, and the Board grants service connection for these conditions. The other claims on appeal remain unresolved.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his service, as there is no evidence of significant noise exposure during service and both conditions were first diagnosed many years after separation. As a result, the claims for service connection have been denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, as there is no credible evidence of in-service injury or disease. The current disabilities were first noted years after separation from service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to noise exposure during his military service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to establish service dates and obtain medical records. The issues of entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for pterygium of the left eye, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are pending.