Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting VA examinations to determine if the veteran's current lumbar spine disability, hearing loss, and tinnitus are related to his military service.

The veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for the grants of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied as there is no evidence that a claim was filed prior to September 25, 2003.

The Board has remanded the case due to scheduling issues and needs further development before a decision can be made.

The veteran's hearing loss was rated at 40 percent prior to May 17, 2004 and increased to 50 percent thereafter. The veteran is now entitled to a 50 percent rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, a skin disability, and a right foot disability. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the veteran's current conditions are likely due to noise exposure during his military service. The claims were reopened based on new evidence submitted by the veteran.

The veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is being remanded due to the need for further examination and development of his medical records.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of current bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus, and thus service connection for these conditions cannot be granted. The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hypertension remains pending as the most recent medical records are dated in September 2005.

The Board has determined that the veteran's tinnitus is not related to his military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine the validity of the veteran's claims for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The RO must schedule examinations and obtain verification of claimed stressors before these issues can be adjudicated.

The Board found that the veteran did not have tinnitus during service or within a year of separation, and there is no evidence showing it was caused by military noise exposure. The claim for service connection for tinnitus is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher initial disability evaluations for his hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities, finding that the evidence did not warrant a rating in excess of the current assigned ratings.

The Board has determined that the veteran's tinnitus is likely related to his service exposure to noise, and thus grants service connection for this condition. The hearing loss claim requires further development as it involves a complex medical opinion regarding onset and etiology.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service. The case is therefore being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to missing Social Security Administration records and potential asbestos exposure.

The veteran seeks service connection for an anxiety disorder due to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The January 2007 VA examination concluded that the current depression was unlikely related to his hearing loss, but a September 2008 VA physician's assistant opinion found it related to his service-connected hearing loss and tinnitus. Further development is needed.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence did not establish a nexus between current hearing loss or tinnitus and active service.

The VA denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of a relationship between these conditions and the veteran's military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed conditions, including migraine headaches, acid reflux disease (including abdominal damage), and tinnitus, were not incurred or aggravated by military service. The claims for service connection have been denied.