Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred or aggravated by his period of military service. The claims are therefore denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right leg and neck shrapnel wounds, hearing loss, and tinnitus are denied as there is no credible evidence of in-service injury or exposure to noise that could have caused these conditions. The Veteran did not serve in Korea and has not received the Purple Heart.

The Veteran's tinnitus disability is currently rated at the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent, and no higher. The appeal for a higher rating must be denied.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability and tinnitus was not incurred in or related to service. Therefore, service connection for both conditions is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss is not related to his active duty service, but his tinnitus is related to his service. As such, service connection is granted for tinnitus.

The Board finds that the Veteran's recurrent tinnitus is etiologically related to active service, and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling a VA audiology examination to determine if the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his period of active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus first manifested in service and is related to high noise levels experienced during combat. As such, the claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no current disability. The Veteran's tinnitus was present in service and continues to persist, warranting service connection.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but remanded to obtain additional evidence before deciding on their merits.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. However, further development is needed as there are conflicting medical opinions regarding whether these conditions were caused by in-service noise exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is as likely as not due to noise exposure during his military service, and therefore grants the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability, traumatic brain injury, headaches, and tinnitus are denied as there is no credible evidence of these conditions during or within one year after service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining an opinion on his employability due to service-connected disabilities and considering whether he qualifies for TDIU based on the severity of his conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, and thus denied both claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are as likely as not related to his military service, including exposure to loud noise from radio work. As such, service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred or aggravated by service. The Board denied the claims of entitlement to service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is directly related to his service, including his inservice left ear surgery. As a result, the claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus disability are not related to his military service, and thus denied both claims.