Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, a right wrist disorder, or migraine headaches that are service-connected.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for tinnitus and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The decision found that his service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were incurred in service, and his PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent. The claims are granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a right knee disability, and a back disability. The evidence did not support these claims.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, tinnitus, and chronic liver disease secondary to Hepatitis C. The veteran was not diagnosed with PTSD during or after service. Tinnitus is not related to service. Chronic liver disease is more likely due to the veteran's history of intravenous drug use.

The veteran's claim for separate schedular 10 percent ratings for bilateral tinnitus is denied as the current version of Diagnostic Code 6260 precludes such evaluations.

The Board finds no evidence of a nexus between the veteran's current diagnoses and his period of active service, resulting in denial of all claims.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as his request for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD. The Board found that there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to his period of military service.

The Board denied the veteran's request for separate schedular 10 percent ratings for his service-connected bilateral tinnitus, finding that only a single 10 percent rating is available under Diagnostic Code 6260.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus has been rated at the maximum schedular evaluation of 10 percent. The Board finds no legal basis to grant a higher rating, and thus denied the appeal.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right shoulder impingement, right anterior cruciate ligament deficient knee, status-post anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction left knee, and left ear hearing loss. The claim of service connection for depression was withdrawn by the veteran prior to a decision being made.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is currently rated at the maximum of 10 percent, and there is no legal basis for a higher rating.

The Board found that the veteran's posttraumatic headaches and tinnitus were not related to his service, including boxing activities in service.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to assess the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus, which are currently service-connected. The veteran will also receive proper VCAA notification.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to new and material evidence. However, further development is needed before rendering a decision on the merits as VA will notify the veteran if additional action is required.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's tinnitus to service and denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of his claims, including verification of stressors and VA examinations.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for Chapter 31, Independent Living Services as it is not necessary to assist him function more independently in his family or community.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260. The Board found no legal basis for a schedular evaluation in excess of 10 percent.