Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and the Board finds that Alzheimer's disease did not have its onset in service or is otherwise related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current right ankle disability, and his hearing loss of the left ear and tinnitus are not service-connected. The claims for these conditions were denied as there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is found to be service-connected. Tinnitus, hypertension, and disability of the eyes are not service-connected.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is due to in-service noise exposure and service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus did not have onset during service or are otherwise unrelated to his active service. As a result, the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no current disability related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination results and incomplete service records. The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus will be reconsidered with a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, cold injury residuals in upper and lower extremities, and tinnitus are not service-connected.

The Board found that tinnitus was not incurred in or aggravated by service and denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted effective from September 22, 2005. The decision also reopened his previously denied claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities are not related to his active service, and therefore denied these claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is likely due to noise exposure during service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling examinations to address his hearing loss, tinnitus, PTSD, and pes cavus.

The Board has determined that there is no new and material evidence to reopen the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and heart disorder. The original denial decisions are final.

The Veteran's tinnitus, diabetes mellitus (secondary to service-connected left knee disability), and right knee disability are all granted as direct service connection. The effective date is not specified.

The Veteran's currently diagnosed tinnitus is etiologically related to his military service, and the Board grants the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not preclude him from obtaining and retaining all forms of substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and work experience.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the disabilities and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for a Travel Board hearing to be rescheduled at the earliest available opportunity.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete medical records and unclear service personnel records regarding the Veteran's claimed stressors.