Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran meets the schedular requirements for a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities and is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as a result of these disabilities.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus and granted it, finding that there is an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence as to whether the Veteran's current tinnitus began during service.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal as to the issues of service connection for tinnitus, tympanosclerosis, spleen enlargement, and hepatic tenderness due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The claim for hypertension was denied as it is not shown to be related to service.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for tinnitus, which he claims was caused by noise exposure during his military service. The VA has requested additional evidence and a medical examination to determine if the tinnitus is related to his service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment, and therefore he is not entitled to a TDIU.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions did not originate during his military service or until decades after discharge.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus, and hypertension have been granted. The decision is based on direct evidence rather than any presumption or secondary theory.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left ear hearing loss and tinnitus are not service-connected, with the opinion being against these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations. The issues of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen claims for service connection for a low back disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, and a neck disorder remain pending.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, both rated at 10 percent disabling effective October 31, 2005. The appellant's claims were reopened due to new evidence submitted since the previous denial in February 2004.

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to be incurred during service, and the Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Board found no evidence of current right hand disability, right ear hearing loss for VA purposes, or tinnitus related to active service. The Veteran's claims were denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, tinnitus, and generalized arthritis. The evidence does not show these conditions were incurred or aggravated during military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to have its onset during active service and the Board granted service connection for this condition. The claim of service connection for a back disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and epidermophytosis) do not preclude him from obtaining or retaining substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational experience.

The Veteran's tinnitus is already receiving the maximum schedular evaluation available, and there is no legal basis for a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, and tinnitus, meet the criteria for a TDIU effective September 17, 2009. The claim is remanded to consider entitlement to a TDIU prior to that date on an extra-schedular basis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and is not related to his military service. The VA examinations did not find a link between the Veteran's current tinnitus and his time in service.

The Board has remanded the claims due to insufficient evidence and further development is needed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including examinations and verification of stressor events.