Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has ordered the case back to the RO for additional development due to outstanding records and a need for an orthopedic examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's hearing loss, tinnitus, and low back condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral tinnitus and pseudofolliculitis barbae were denied as the evidence did not warrant a higher rating under applicable VA regulations.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a chronic back disorder is granted, and his tinnitus is also granted. Service connection for hearing loss is granted with an initial noncompensable rating.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but denied service connection for a skin disorder. The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his military service, while the skin condition does not have a clear link to service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected, but his thoracolumbar strain with scoliosis and PTSD are not rated higher than the current levels.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and providing notice of the information and evidence necessary to establish a disability rating and an effective date.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's reported in-service noise exposure is credible and his current tinnitus was manifested within one year of separation from service. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, headaches, and a right shoulder disability are remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, or skin disability due to lack of evidence meeting VA compensation criteria.

The Veteran's claims for reopening service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for a personal hearing.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for further development, including a VA examination and additional evidence collection. The claim will be adjudicated again based on the new information.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and development of his claims, including verification of his Army Reserve service and consideration of noise exposure during that period.

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

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted as his current diagnoses are consistent with in-service noise exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's lay testimony of in-service onset and continuity of symptomatology is credible.

The Board found that the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus did not have their onset in service or are otherwise related to his active military service. As a result, service connection for these conditions was denied.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but granted service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's current hearing loss disability does not meet the criteria under VA regulations.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further examination and analysis due to an inadequate VA examination in October 2006.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a rash, diabetes mellitus, and tinnitus were denied. The Board found no evidence of current conditions related to his military service or exposure to herbicide agents.