Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The VA denied an increased evaluation for bilateral tinnitus, finding that the current 10% rating adequately reflects the veteran's disability.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to service, and therefore denied these claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities do not present an exceptional or unusual disability picture, and therefore does not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, tinea versicolor, and a stomach disorder as secondary to PTSD. The decision found no nexus between the current disabilities and military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred or aggravated in active military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not currently suffer from bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, or a psychiatric disorder. The claims for service connection are denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with obtaining medical records from the Iowa Hearing Clinics and for further development of the claim.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and Raynaud's syndrome, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and the appellant's military service.,There was no current evidence of tinnitus or Raynaud's syndrome during active duty, and the VA examiner concluded that any present symptoms were not related to service.

The veteran's tinnitus and hearing loss are currently rated at their maximum levels, with the effective date for service connection for tinnitus being March 10, 2005.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for a low back disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The claim for low back disorder was denied as new and material evidence had not been received to reopen it. For bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, the Board found no evidence of in-service injury or disease that could be linked to these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the veteran did not have exposure to acoustic trauma during his active duty service. The RO continued a denial of service connection for back strain due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing service records and conflicting medical opinions. The veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are being reviewed for possible connection to military service, but additional evidence is needed.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for service-connected hearing loss and service connection for tinnitus, but granted a noncompensable disability rating for his shell fragment wound of the left arm.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to a lack of credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressors occurred. The right ear hearing loss was found not to have undergone a permanent increase during service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, headaches, tinnitus, a skin rash (presumably due to herbicide exposure), and a psychiatric disorder (presumably PTSD). The claim for residuals of a right ankle injury was also denied as new and material evidence had not been received since the previous denial.

The veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than August 30, 2002 for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities has been denied as the evidence does not establish that his service-connected conditions rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to this date.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have hearing loss or tinnitus that is related to his military service and therefore denied both claims.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection due to a lack of verified active military service, as his name change was not legally recognized.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to service, as there is no evidence of a current disability during or within one year after service. The VA examiner found it unlikely that the disabilities resulted from acoustic trauma during service.

The veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a right hand disorder are being remanded due to conflicting medical opinions and the need for further examinations.