Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus, and there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service. Therefore, the claims for service connection are denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for tinnitus and temporary total rating based on surgical treatment necessitating convalescence. The claim to reopen the service connection for stomach hernia is dismissed as there is no new and material evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of in-service hearing loss or tinnitus, and that any current disabilities were not related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being returned to the RO for review of additional evidence and determination of whether he is entitled to a total rating based on individual unemployability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as there is no competent medical evidence showing a nexus between the conditions and his time in service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his noise exposure during service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional medical opinions on service connection claims for tinnitus, stomach disorder, and low back injury. The Veteran's alcohol abuse is also a factor to be considered in determining the etiology of his stomach disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is service-connected, as it was shown to be related to noise exposure during active duty. The claim for tinnitus remains pending and requires further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or a compensable degree of hearing loss within one year post-service. The claims for service connection have been denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability or tinnitus in his left ear, and there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to service. Therefore, the claims for service connection are denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his Alzheimer's dementia, which is a nonservice-connected condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including loss of teeth, sinus condition, vision problems, bilateral hearing loss, acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD), tinnitus, skin disability, and residuals of a left knee injury were denied. The decision also noted that the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of a left knee disorder due to disease or injury incurred in service.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, rash in the legs and groin, and chronic fatigue syndrome have all been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or service connection for these conditions.,There are conflicting statements regarding the onset dates of symptoms such as tinnitus and rash in the legs and groin.

The Veteran does not currently suffer from bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, or gout and did not have these conditions during any time period on appeal.

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

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination regarding his bilateral hearing loss and because he has filed a notice of disagreement with the denial of service connection for tinnitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD have been granted. The Veteran has a principal diagnosis of PTSD from VA, which is reasonably attributable to his active service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions due to insufficient evidence and further examination is required.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not related to his military service, as there was no evidence of in-service noise exposure or chronicity of symptoms within one year post-service. The VA examiner concluded that it was less likely than not that the current hearing loss and tinnitus were related to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of current disabilities related to in-service noise exposure.