Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and a comprehensive audiometric examination to assess the impact of his service-connected hearing loss on his ability to obtain or maintain gainful employment.

The veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating for service-connected tinnitus has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of his case.

The Board denied service connection for high cholesterol and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability or a causal relationship to military service.

The Board has determined that a timely Substantive Appeal was received by VA on the underlying May 2001 rating decision's denial of service connection for a right ear defective hearing disability with tinnitus, claimed as residuals of right ear otitis media with mastoiditis. The issue will be addressed on a de novo basis.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no competent medical evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the issue of a higher initial rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board found no evidence of a current left eye disorder, tinnitus, or sinusitis related to the veteran's active duty service. The preponderance of medical evidence indicates that these conditions did not occur during his military service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for wounds to the tongue, lip, and roof of the mouth was previously denied in January 1957. New evidence does not meet the criteria for reopening this claim.,Service connection for PTSD is denied as there is no diagnosis or credible evidence linking it to service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. The veteran's current tinnitus is attributed to in-service noise exposure, while his hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a higher disability evaluation.

The VA determined that the veteran does not have hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, a skin disorder (presumed due to Agent Orange exposure), polyneuropathy (presumed due to Agent Orange exposure), or residuals of head injury as claimed. The decision was based on lack of evidence showing these conditions.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus. The RO previously denied these claims in September 1997, and no new or material evidence has been provided since then.

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

The case is being remanded for further examination and medical opinion regarding the veteran's ability to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, but granted service connection for chest lesions (lipomatous lesions in subcutaneous chest wall).

The veteran is granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, but denied service connection for tinnitus.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding no current diagnoses or evidence of continuity of symptomatology since service.

The VA denied the appellant's claim for a total rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as these conditions do not prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the earliest possible effective dates are those allowed by law.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus, and headaches. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are more likely than not related to noise exposure during his military service, leading to a grant of service connection for both conditions.