Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that there was no medical evidence showing a relationship between the condition and his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and recurrent tinnitus are not related to his active service, and thus denied both claims.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of in-service noise exposure or a nexus to service.

The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection for tinnitus, as there was no indication of an incident of acoustic trauma or ringing in the ears (tinnitus) during service. The Veteran's separation examination included a normal clinical evaluation of his ears and he did not complain of tinnitus at that time.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his active duty service, and the Board granted service connection for this condition.

The appellant's tinnitus was incurred in service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss disability for VA compensation purposes and that his complaints of impaired hearing are not related to his military service. For tinnitus, there is no evidence demonstrating it manifested as a result of his military service.

The Board found in favor of service connection for tinnitus and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and PTSD, finding no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that his current hearing loss did not manifest during service or within one year of discharge due to lack of evidence of in-service noise exposure. The Board also found no medical evidence linking his current tinnitus to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are attributable to his active service, meeting the criteria for direct service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his period of active service, while his bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a current disability under VA regulations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses of bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied. The issue of an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD and dysthymic disorder) remains pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected conditions do not combine to preclude substantially gainful employment, and therefore denied his claim for a total rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The evidence shows a relationship between the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus and his military service, including exposure to loud noises during active duty in Vietnam. As such, the claims are granted.

The Board has determined that the appellant's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his active duty service, thus denying both claims.

The Board has determined that the appellant's current bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are not related to service, including any in-service noise exposure. As a result, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his active service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and basal cell carcinoma are being remanded due to the unavailability of his service records. A VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to in-service noise exposure or sun exposure.