Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and otitis media with tinnitus, vertigo, and cholesteatoma of the left ear were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for the hearing loss disability or any increase in the current 30 percent evaluation for the otitis media.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred in or related to service, and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left and right knee arthritis, and anxiety reaction, are found to be so severe that they prevent the veteran from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The veteran's appeal for separate 10 percent ratings for bilateral tinnitus has been dismissed due to the death of the veteran.

The Board has determined that the veteran's tinnitus is service-connected. For his left and right ear hearing loss, the evidence is in equipoise as to whether these conditions are secondary to malaria or aggravated by noise exposure during service.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and tinnitus. The evidence shows that the veteran experienced acoustic trauma during his Gulf War service, which is considered combat exposure under VA regulations. As such, the claim for tinnitus is granted based on in-service noise exposure. The claim for a back disability remains pending as it was not established by direct service connection.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for bilateral tinnitus has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding the veteran's claims of hearing loss, tinnitus, and a left leg disorder due to inconsistencies in previous opinions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current tinnitus is related to his service-connected hearing loss, which was incurred during World War II. As a result, the claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The VA has determined that the veteran's chronic suppurative mastoiditis warrants a 10 percent disability rating, which is the highest possible under the applicable diagnostic code. The appeal is denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been fully granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected, with a rating of 30 percent for tinea versicolor. The decision also addressed his claims for increased ratings.

The Board found that the cause of the veteran's death was not caused by, or substantially or materially contributed to by, a disability incurred in or aggravated by his active duty service. The preponderance of evidence did not support a finding that any of the listed conditions were related to the veteran's service.

The veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection, and his schizophrenia was granted service connection prior to January 14, 1999. His schizophrenia is also currently rated at 50% from that date.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence to support a direct relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's low back disorder and tinnitus residuals are not service-connected, with no compensable evaluations assigned.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to February 19, 2003, for the grant of service connection for tinnitus. The effective date assigned was February 19, 2003, which is considered the date VA received his claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's tinnitus is not related to his military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's tinnitus is related to combat service and grants his claim for service connection.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was no competent evidence of a current disability or a relationship to service, except for the right eye lesion which is not clear if it relates to exposure to ionizing radiation.