Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy, Epstein Barr/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, fibromyalgia, Raynaud's syndrome, anemia, diverticulitis, tinnitus and migraines are all found to be related to Agent Orange exposure in service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by active service, nor may they be presumed to have been incurred therein. The right foot condition is pending as there are no findings regarding its onset during service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that new and material evidence has been submitted. The claims are now considered on their merits.

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

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus do not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary prior to the adjudication of these claims due to conflicting medical opinions and the need for further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no new and material evidence. The decision also deferred consideration of his claim for tinnitus pending completion of development.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of medical services provided by Halifax Hospital on April 14, 2006 was denied because the services were not a medical emergency and prior authorization was not obtained.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus due to additional development being required.

The Board has remanded the case due to unverified periods of active duty and ASW after service in 1959. The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus will be further evaluated based on this information.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, abdominal scar post-Caesarian section, and right wrist tendonitis. The Veteran was granted service connection for these conditions but denied an initial compensable evaluation for migraine headaches.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, and tinnitus due to a lack of competent medical evidence showing a causal connection between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have hearing loss or tinnitus that was incurred in service, and therefore denied his claims for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU benefits was denied as there is no evidence of unemployability prior to December 13, 2007. The RO found that the Veteran did not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU before this date.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the current disability ratings adequately reflect their severity.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's right hand disability necessitates the need for regular aid and attendance, but he does not meet the criteria for SMP based on housebound status.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence to support a direct relationship between his military service and his current condition. The Board also noted that diabetes mellitus, which the Veteran claimed as secondary to his tinnitus, is not service-connected.

The Veteran's combined disability rating is 90 percent, and he does not meet the criteria for SMC based on need for aid and attendance or being housebound due to his physical disabilities. He also does not qualify for specially adapted housing benefits.