Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of onset during service or a nexus to service.

The Veteran's combined disability rating is 90 percent, meeting the criteria for TDIU under VA regulations. However, his service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable as a result of their impact on his ability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claims for service connection for right carpal tunnel syndrome and a left arm condition, but denied these claims as they are not related to service or an undiagnosed illness.

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

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and found that a hearing loss disability is not shown. The claim for evaluation of residual scar, status post laceration of right middle finger remains pending.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, while significant, do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active military service, with current evidence showing a nexus between service exposure to noise and post-service symptoms.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a left knee disability, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss are denied. The claim for an increased rating for lumbar spondylosis is also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a respiratory disorder. The decision found no current disability in any of these areas, and concluded that there was insufficient evidence to establish a link between any diagnosed conditions and service.

The Board found no evidence to support service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability or tinnitus. The Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus were not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected, with no presumption or new evidence required. The onset of both conditions is linked to active military service.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a clarifying medical opinion.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, but denied service connection for tinnitus. The Board found that the Veteran likely had bilateral hearing loss due to noise exposure during his military service, while there is no evidence linking his current tinnitus to his active duty.

The RO has granted service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD. The appeals are dismissed as the issues have been fully resolved.

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

The Board finds that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are likely due to acoustic trauma during his active service, and grants service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred or aggravated by service, as there is no evidence of a chronic disability during service and the weight of the evidence does not establish that these conditions are related to any disease, injury, or incident during service. Post-service noise exposure is considered more likely responsible for current symptoms.

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

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for a medical opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.