Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus did not have its onset in service and is not otherwise related to service. As a result, the claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied.

The Board found that the severance of service connection for peripheral neuropathy was improper due to the Veteran's competent reports of numbness and tingling in his lower extremities, which were consistent with a diagnosis of mild peripheral neuropathy. Service connection for tinnitus is denied as there is no evidence linking it to service.

The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's tinnitus and his military service, as there were no in-service complaints or findings of tinnitus. The VA examiner concluded that the current tinnitus was not related to service due to its infrequency.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are at least as likely as not incurred in service, including during active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and reserve duty. As such, the claims for service connection for these conditions have been granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence on file for a decision and additional development is needed.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are attributable to service, warranting a grant of service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his military service.

The Board is reopening the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but remanding them to the RO for further development. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) claim remains pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss and tinnitus did not manifest in service or within one year thereafter, and there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The Board found that civilian noise exposure and presbycusis were contributory factors.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, status post acromioplasty is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision.,The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection based on in-service acoustic trauma.

The Veteran is granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as these conditions are related to in-service noise exposure. The appeal regarding the initial disability ratings for cold injury residuals of the right and left feet has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to service. The respiratory disability is not related to service exposure, but the Board acknowledges that the Veteran was exposed to asbestos during his service on the U.S.S. Baltimore.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, and a respiratory system disability were denied as there is no clinical evidence of record that the Veteran has these conditions.

The Veteran's current tinnitus is related to service exposure, and the Board finds that the criteria for service connection are met.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including scheduling a VA medical examination to assess the impact of his service-connected hearing loss and tinnitus on his employability. The issues of TDIU and education benefits are also being reconsidered.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, upper respiratory disability (claimed as cough and shortness of breath), sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and an upper respiratory condition secondary to herbicide and/or DDT exposure were also denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for weight problems, to include as due to undiagnosed illness, has been dismissed. The remaining claims of entitlement to service connection for sleep disturbance, fatigue, headaches, and tinnitus are remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are causally related to his exposure to acoustic trauma during active military service, warranting service connection.