Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

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

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an updated medical opinion regarding the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus, as new evidence suggests these conditions may be related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has determined that service connection for tinnitus is warranted as the Veteran's symptoms began during active duty and have persisted since then. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was not addressed in this decision.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA examination reports and medical opinions to determine the etiology of his bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is not entitled to service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, or right knee injury. However, the Veteran's residuals of a low back injury are found to be incurred in service.

The Veteran's claimed right shoulder, neck, and low back disorders, as well as hearing loss and tinnitus, are not considered to be related to service. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence is against these claims.

The Veteran's service connection claims for residuals of a cold weather injury, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been granted.,Service connection is established for the Veteran's residuals of a cold weather injury to his bilateral upper and lower extremities.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative disc disease and spinal stenosis of the lumbar spine, which is no longer on appeal. The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are not related to his active military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral tinnitus and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, finding that there was no evidence of in-service noise exposure or other link to service. The VA audiology examination report indicated normal hearing at both ears upon entrance and separation from service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, as there is no evidence of hearing loss or tinnitus during service or within one year post-service. The Veteran's contentions have been considered but do not meet the burden of proof for establishing service connection.

The Veteran's claims for residuals of a left knee injury, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, bilateral pes planus, left hand disability, cold weather injury of both hands, right wrist disability, and right ankle disability were denied as there is no evidence to support the assertions that these conditions are related to active service.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension. The evidence did not show a current disability or establish a medical nexus between active duty service and these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus and temporomandibular joint syndrome are service-connected, with all reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral tinnitus is denied as the law precludes assignment of a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and increased the rating for right knee disability. The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to in-service noise exposure, while his right knee impairment is rated based on limitation of motion.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and verifying service periods. The Veteran's claims of hearing loss, tinnitus, left ear otitis media, and psychiatric disorders are being reviewed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active service, specifically due to noise exposure during military training. As such, these conditions have been granted as being incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as his claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits, have not been met. The evidence does not establish a preexisting condition in either case, nor is there clear and unmistakable evidence to rebut this presumption of soundness at entry into service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and scheduling VA examinations.