Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and found that the veteran's current tinnitus is causally connected to his in-service noise exposure. The issue of an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss remains pending.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but granted service connection for PTSD with a 30 percent initial disability evaluation effective from June 23, 2004. The case is REMANDED to obtain additional VA medical records.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal as to both tinnitus and a psychiatric disorder due to their death.

The veteran is granted TDIU prior to October 31, 2006 due to service-connected disabilities. The issue of TDIU as of October 31, 2006, has been rendered moot.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service medical records and further development is needed.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that both conditions are attributable to noise exposure during the veteran's active duty.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and therefore cannot establish service connection for this condition. The VA examiner found no evidence linking his hearing loss and tinnitus to military service, concluding that these conditions are not related to his time in active duty.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities (chronic low back pain syndrome, major depression, and tinnitus) render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is related to noise exposure during service, and thus grants service connection for this condition. The claim for tinnitus remains pending as further examination and opinion are needed.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a VA examination and considering the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his in-service acoustic trauma.,Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable evaluation. The issue of an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.

The Board found that the preponderance of evidence is against a finding that the veteran currently suffers from bilateral tinnitus that is the result of a disease or injury during active duty service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and a left ankle disorder, as well as his attempt to reopen his claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The decision found no current disabilities that would meet VA criteria for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for tinnitus, chronic low back disability, or an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board found no evidence of hearing loss or tinnitus during service, and the current conditions are not related to service. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus is denied.

The veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus was denied, and his claim for service connection for dizziness as secondary to service-connected tinnitus is pending.

The VA denied the veteran's claim of service connection for tinnitus, finding that there is no medical evidence linking his current tinnitus to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected dementia contributed to his choice to ride an ATV in inclement weather, leading to his death. Therefore, service connection for the cause of the veteran's death is granted.