Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for tinnitus and granted it, finding that new evidence supports a link between the veteran's current tinnitus and his service-connected perforated tympanic membrane. The decision also acknowledges that the veteran experienced tinnitus in service and during civilian life.

The veteran's tinnitus is at least as likely as not related to inservice noise exposure, and the Board grants service connection for tinnitus.

The Board finds that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are attributable to exposure to acoustic trauma experienced during active service, and grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board found that the veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus do not have a direct link to his military service, as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or hearing problems. The claim for service connection was denied.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The claim for service connection of low back disability, to include on a secondary basis, was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are related to the veteran's military service. The joint pain claim is also reopened.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that it was not incurred or aggravated by his military service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within one year following separation from service.

The veteran's disabilities are of such nature and severity as to permanently prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, but he does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are likely due to acoustic trauma sustained during his military service, and thus grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his service, as there is no evidence of a chronic disability during or within one year after service. The claim for PTSD was also remanded.

The Board has determined that the veteran's tinnitus is related to his noise exposure during active duty and/or his already service-connected hearing loss disability, thus granting service connection for tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not occur in service or are not related to any incident therein. The claims for service connection have been denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the etiology of the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. Additional development is required, including obtaining medical records and providing an examination by a qualified examiner.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a right hip disorder. The evidence did not establish that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have current bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus disabilities for VA compensation purposes, and there is insufficient evidence to establish service connection for these conditions. The Board also found no indication of a pre-existing left wrist condition prior to active duty service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, skin rash, and hyperplasia of the prostate. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The appellant's hypesthesia, post operative, of the right lower lip is currently rated as 10 percent disabling.,Service connection for a right hand condition was denied.,Service connection for a right wrist disability was denied.,Service connection for a left wrist disability was denied.,Service connection for tinnitus was granted.

The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted effective from April 11, 2005. This is the earliest date on which he had a formal or informal claim of service connection for this condition.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional consideration of his claims, including a VA examination and medical opinion regarding his hearing loss and tinnitus. The case will be returned to the Board after further review.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus of the right ear, arthritis secondary to diabetes mellitus, and hypertension secondary to diabetes mellitus. The veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.