Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his active service, and thus denied service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and vertigo as there was no competent evidence of current diagnoses. The claim for bilateral hearing loss is remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and peripheral vascular disease of the hands and feet are denied as there is no evidence that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by active service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and hearing loss, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete information and potential need for VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, right ear hearing loss, and dizziness are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his VA medical records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current skin condition related to his military service, and thus denied service connection for this claim. The issue of tinnitus was remanded due to the Veteran's complaints about communication during the VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA medical examination to determine if the appellant's current hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various hand, wrist, and thigh disabilities were denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or that any such disabilities are related to his military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus has not been shown to markedly interfere with his employment status or necessitate any periods of hospitalization, so the claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent is denied.

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 current disabilities during or within one year after service. The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of his service connection claims, including verification of stressors and PTSD diagnosis.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining updated medical records and arranging for VA examinations to assess the severity of his PTSD and determine if he is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for a scar of the left index finger was granted with an initial evaluation of 10 percent. The effective date for service connection of tinnitus was set at October 29, 2007.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, including a need for additional development and a request for a hearing.

The Veteran is not shown to be suffering from tinnitus that originated in or is due to any event or incident of her military service.

The Veteran's headaches have not resulted in very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks, preventing him from holding down employment. His service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU due to his ability to work in security.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected, with no specific rating assigned.