Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, to include as secondary to service-connected nasal polyps with pansinusitis, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred or aggravated in active military service. The evidence does not support a finding of chronicity, continuity, or direct service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that it is presumed to have had its origins in service. The case is now remanded for the assignment of a disability evaluation and an effective date.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities meet the percentage rating standards for TDIU, but he is not currently unemployable due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, tinnitus, and hearing loss of the right ear due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral defective hearing and tinnitus, finding no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a total evaluation based on individual unemployability due to his combined rating of 10 percent.

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

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied as there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to conflicting medical opinions and incomplete records. The VA will seek additional evidence, including private treatment records from Drs. Allman, Manint, and Youngerman.

The Board finds that the Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss were not incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence of a current right knee disorder or left knee disability, and thus denied the claims.

The Board found that the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred or aggravated by service, as there was no evidence of hearing loss or tinnitus during service. The VA examiner concluded that the current conditions are more likely due to post-service noise exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's consistent statements about experiencing ringing in his ears during and after service are credible. Service connection was denied for bilateral hearing loss due to lack of evidence.

The Board found that the claimant's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are not attributable to his National Guard service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred or aggravated by service, as there is no evidence of a current disability. The VA examiner concluded it was less likely than not that the Veteran's hearing loss was related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, low back disorder, headache disorder, left shoulder disorder, and left knee disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Veteran's service-connected hearing loss and tinnitus have been rated appropriately, with the highest possible rating for each condition. The Board finds no legal basis to grant a higher rating or separate ratings.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling a VA audiological evaluation.