Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and increased disability ratings for maxillary sinusitis and residuals of a left fibula fracture, finding that new and material evidence had not been presented to reopen his tinnitus claim.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to determine if separate ratings for the residuals of an acoustic neuroma can be assigned, with a goal of obtaining a combined rating higher than 60 percent.

The Board found that new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss. However, it was determined that current bilateral hearing loss does not meet VA's definition of a disability due to lack of in-service complaints or treatment related to hearing impairment. The Veteran's tinnitus is also denied as there is no medical evidence linking his current condition to military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is being remanded due to the need for an examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his claimed condition.

The Board has determined that further examination and medical opinion are needed to determine if the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as there is no medical evidence linking the current disabilities to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be service-connected, and his dental disorder claim is denied as there are no qualifying current dental disorders.

The Veteran's GERD has been rated at the highest possible level of disability, a 60 percent rating.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus is granted.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus was granted a 20 percent rating effective December 20, 2006. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were also granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to the need for medical examinations and opinions regarding service connection for back pain and tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to service, and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, including noise exposure. The claims for service connection were denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no current disability as defined by VA regulations for hearing loss and insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between any current symptoms and military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is incurred in service, but his bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a current disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his military service and granted service connection for this condition. The hearing loss claim, however, did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA regulations.

The Veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, the maximum schedular rating authorized under VA regulations. The RO has determined that a higher evaluation is not warranted due to lack of an exceptional or unusual disability picture.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or a nexus between current disabilities and service. The preponderance of the evidence does not support these claims.

The Veteran's pes planus was aggravated by service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The claims of hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities are causally related to his in-service exposure to acoustic trauma, resulting in service connection for these conditions.