Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service, with all reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than January 14, 2004, for the grant of service connection for tinnitus in his left ear. The claim for service connection for stomach ulcers is remanded to obtain additional medical records and a supplemental opinion.

The Board found that the Veteran's low back disability, residuals of a crush injury (including broken left leg and left ankle), bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus were not incurred in or related to his active service.

The Board has determined that a new VA examination and opinion are needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and skin cancer. Additionally, all relevant medical records must be obtained.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to lack of evidence showing a current disability or a link between his military service and these conditions.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to verify the Veteran's periods of active duty, ACDUTRA, and/or INACDUTRA. The case will be remanded for this purpose.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for residuals of rupture of left scrotum, tinnitus, and psychiatric disorders (including PTSD and MDD), as well as his claim for TDIU. The decision also noted that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim for residuals of rupture of left scrotum.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are all found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus claims are remanded for additional development as the VA examinations were inadequate. The Veteran also has a claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection.,However, the Veteran's left ear hearing loss has not met VA standards for a disability under 38 C.F.R. § 3.385.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are as likely as not due to his exposure to acoustic trauma during active service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Board found no evidence of service connection for PTSD or tinnitus, and denied the claims based on lack of medical evidence linking current disabilities to service.

The Veteran's tinnitus, a manifestation of his service-connected otitis media, is now rated at 10% effective January 31, 2004. His initial rating for left ear otitis media with hearing loss and occasional dizziness remains at non-compensable.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and recurrent tinnitus were denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or link to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted. The claim for bilateral conductive hearing loss disability is not supported by the evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected hearing loss and tinnitus do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, thus the claim for TDIU is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and recurrent tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for clarification of private audiometric test results and a new VA examination.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are likely attributable to noise exposure during military service, and thus grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his service, as there was no evidence of hearing loss in service or within one year postservice. The Veteran's STRs were silent for any complaints or findings regarding these conditions.