Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, as there is no evidence of such conditions during or within one year after service. The VA examiner concluded that the current hearing loss and tinnitus were less likely caused by noise exposure in service.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently shown tinnitus is not related to service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran did not have a current disability related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability for which service connection can be granted, specifically bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The evidence does not support a finding of in-service noise exposure or any other link between active service and these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his in-service acoustic trauma, and service connection is granted for both conditions.

The Board denied reopening the claims for service connection for tinnitus and hearing loss of the left ear, as well as the claim for an increased rating for hearing loss of the right ear. The evidence received did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating these claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is denied as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or a current disability. The claim for bilateral hearing loss is reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence, but service connection remains denied.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318, finding that the Veteran did not meet the durational requirement for a total disability rating at the time of his death.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to in-service noise exposure and service-connected hearing loss, thus granting the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied. The VA medical examination provided adequate evidence to determine that the Veteran currently has bilateral hearing loss, but there is no competent evidence linking his current conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for tinnitus, finding that it was not incurred or aggravated by active duty and is unrelated to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran experienced tinnitus during service and now has a current disability of tinnitus, warranting service connection. The hearing loss issue is pending further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a respiratory disorder due to asbestos exposure. The VA will conduct further examinations and obtain additional medical opinions to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus were denied as there is no competent evidence of current disabilities or a link to service.

The Board has remanded the claims due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection for vision impairment, hearing loss, and tinnitus. The AMC is instructed to clarify his National Guard service dates, arrange for medical examinations, and readjudicate the claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his service, specifically his exposure to noise during his naval service. As a result, the claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to in-service noise exposure and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The issue of bilateral hearing loss remains pending as it was not addressed by the RO.

The Veteran's service-connected scars and hearing loss have been granted.,Service connection for tinnitus has also been granted.