Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a certificate of eligibility for assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing or for a grant for necessary special home adaptations was denied as he does not meet the criteria for such eligibility due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's hearing loss disability and tinnitus were not shown to be related to service, including noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to missing service records and new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance of another person and/or being housebound is remanded due to an inadequate VA examination. The Veteran has service-connected PTSD, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and malaria residuals.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a right leg disorder, and his claims for right ear hearing loss and left ear hearing loss are denied as there is no evidence of a compensable degree of hearing loss within one year of separation from service. The claim for tinnitus is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to service, and his removal of the right lung is a congenital defect. Therefore, these claims have been denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of current disabilities for VA purposes, and there was no competent medical evidence linking any such disabilities to active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's subjective testimony of continuous tinnitus since service outweighs any lack of specific documentation in his service records.

The Board finds that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus are service-connected as they are related to his period of active military service.

The VA determined that the Veteran's tinnitus was not incurred in or aggravated by his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to issues related to service connection.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus was not incurred in or aggravated by his active service and denied his claim.

The Veteran's claim for a powered mobility device, such as a powered wheelchair or scooter, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and an examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not have their onset in service, but are related to his military service due to exposure to acoustic trauma. The claims were granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or continuous symptoms since service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service, including exposure to naval gunfire during a transoceanic crossing in 1946. The Veteran's symptoms of hearing loss and tinnitus have been continuous since discharge from service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his military service and granted service connection for this condition.

The VA determined that the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred or aggravated by his military service, as there was no evidence of hearing loss during service and the conditions are more likely related to post-service noise exposure.