Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO.

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

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining an addendum to a previous medical opinion and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus were denied, as neither condition was present in service or related to service. The claim for a compensable rating for residuals of malaria is remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current hearing loss disability as defined by VA standards and therefore, service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied. For tinnitus, the Board finds that there is sufficient evidence to support a finding of in-service noise exposure leading to current tinnitus, thus granting service connection.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus was denied. The Veteran is currently receiving the maximum schedular rating available for his service-connected conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The claim for gum disease was denied as it is not a compensable condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate evidence and the need for additional VA treatment records, updated income information, and a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).

The Board found no evidence of tinnitus in service or after service, and denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining additional medical records. The Veteran is advised to submit any relevant evidence or statements from family members who have information about his hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has reopened the claim for diabetes mellitus but denied the claims for hypertension, hearing loss, and tinnitus as new and material evidence was not submitted. Service connection is granted for an eye disability resulting from dental trauma in service. The Veteran's other claims remain denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and inadequate examination, requiring further search for service medical records and a comprehensive medical examination.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to in-service noise exposure, and service connection for this condition is granted. Service connection for duodenal ulcer and hypertension are addressed in the REMAND portion of the decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have established service connection for bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus, as these conditions are not shown to be related to his active duty service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus and finds that it was incurred during his active military service due to exposure to loud noises. The decision grants service connection for bilateral tinnitus.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension. The evidence does not support a finding of current disabilities or a link to service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service noise exposure.

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 a VA examination and addressing the adequacy of previous opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have any of the claimed conditions and therefore service connection is denied for hearing loss, right eye problems, tinnitus, and bilateral hand/wrist joints.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that his intermittent tinnitus is not etiologically due to service.