Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and denied increased ratings for the Veteran's right knee and thigh disabilities. The evidence did not support a finding of service connection for tinnitus, and there was no medical evidence linking the current right knee and thigh conditions to service.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded to allow for a VA examination to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus and hypertension have been granted service connection, with no specific rating assigned.

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

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus on his occupational functioning and daily activities. The case will also be readjudicated to determine if referral to the Director, Compensation and Pension Service, for extraschedular consideration is warranted.

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

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding no new and material evidence to reopen the tinnitus claim and concluding that there was insufficient evidence linking the current hearing loss disability to service.

The Board has determined that additional development of the evidence is required before a decision can be made on the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran currently suffers from tinnitus and there is a reasonable basis for attributing such disability to acoustic trauma during active service. The Board finds that it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran's tinnitus was incurred in active service, thus granting service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current disabilities and active service.

The Veteran's appeal was granted, and he is now rated at a 30 percent disability rating for Meniere's syndrome. The other issues were denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service, with the most likely cause being noise exposure during active duty. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are not related to his military service, as there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease. The current disabilities were not shown within one year of separation from service, nor can they be presumed due to exposure to noise during service.

The Veteran's hepatitis B is currently rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board finds that a higher initial rating for hepatitis B is not warranted at any time during the pendency of this claim.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to verify the Veteran's Coast Guard Reserve service and obtain any outstanding records. Additionally, a VA examination is required to determine if the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his in-service exposure to loud noises, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and a VA examination.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus were granted, with a noncompensable rating assigned. The claim for increased disability rating for prostate cancer was granted with a 10 percent evaluation, while the PTSD claim resulted in a 10 percent evaluation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for an effective date prior to February 10, 2005 for service connection are denied as there is no evidence of a claim being received within one year of discharge from active duty.