Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions, including bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, were not incurred or aggravated by active service. The Veteran's current diagnoses of an eye disorder, right inguinal hernia, and skin disorder are not supported by the evidence.

The veteran's request for a separate 10 percent evaluation for each ear of his service-connected bilateral tinnitus was denied because the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 6260 has already been assigned.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular evaluation for tinnitus, whether unilateral or bilateral, is already assigned.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims to reopen his service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that no new and material evidence was submitted.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus due to new and material evidence. However, the claim is being remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus are service-connected due to noise exposure during his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from obtaining substantially gainful employment, and the Board grants TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability for which service connection may be granted, specifically bilateral hearing loss. However, the Veteran's tinnitus was incurred in service and is therefore service-connected.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are found to be attributable to his active duty service. The Veteran is also granted a TDIU based on his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder, hearing loss disability, and tinnitus.

The Board found that the Veteran's tinnitus was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and denied his claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for tinnitus and sciatica to allow for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and an increased rating for achalasia with scarring from post esophageal surgery were denied. The Veteran was previously awarded service connection for achalasia with scarring from esophageal surgery, but the current appeal is about establishing a new basis for service connection or increasing his existing disability rating.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a residual scar of the right eyebrow, headaches, hearing loss and tinnitus are granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing at the RO. The issues of service connection for various conditions are under review.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including left knee replacement, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and right knee degenerative joint disease, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain gainful employment. The Board grants a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and hepatitis C. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions had onset in or were caused by his active military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, osteoporosis, bilateral heel spurs, a skin disorder (rash), and peripheral neuropathy were all denied. The Board found no current evidence of these conditions meeting VA criteria for disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a respiratory disorder. The decision found that his current conditions are not related to his active service or any aspect thereof.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the relationship between the Veteran's service and his bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The appeal will be remanded for this purpose.