Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The veteran's claim for separate 10 percent evaluations for his service-connected tinnitus is denied as the condition is assigned a single 10 percent rating under applicable regulations.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is already assigned the maximum evaluation of 10 percent, and a higher rating is denied.

The Board found that the veteran's tinnitus was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus due to lack of in-service evidence and negative post-service treatment records. The claims for other issues were not addressed as the veteran withdrew his appeal on some of these issues.

The Board has determined that the veteran's tinnitus and hearing loss were not incurred in service, as there is no evidence of any such conditions during or immediately after his military service. The VA audiometric examination found no current hearing loss or tinnitus.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities (post-traumatic stress disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus) render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a service-connected disability for tinnitus or bilateral hearing loss with vertigo (Mônière's disease). The evidence shows no in-service occurrence of these conditions and no medical link to service.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is already assigned the maximum rating of 10 percent, so he cannot receive a separate rating for it.

The veteran's claim for separate schedular 10 percent disability ratings (one for each ear) for bilateral tinnitus is denied as there is no legal basis to award such ratings.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, the maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260. There is no legal basis for a higher rating as there is only one disability rating allowed for bilateral tinnitus.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is already receiving the maximum rating of 10 percent, and no further increase in rating is warranted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service, leading to a grant of service connection.

The veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, hearing loss, and tinnitus related to exposure to Agent Orange are denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for additional development due to conflicting medical findings and need for further analysis of his hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board found that there is no competent medical evidence linking the veteran's tinnitus to his active service, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service medical records and requests for additional evidence and examination.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not have their onset in service or due to his malaria medications, and thus denied service connection for both conditions.

The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent has been assigned and there is no legal basis to award separate ratings for each ear.

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

The Board found that the veteran does not have a current disability manifested by bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus that is due to or aggravated by disease or injury during military service.