Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The veteran's claims for an increased rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and service connection for tinnitus were both granted by the Board. The veteran was found to have a clear history of hearing impairment due to exposure to acoustic trauma during service, which is now considered direct service connection. His tinnitus is also considered service connected.

The Board has determined that the veteran's Meniere's disease, hearing loss, and tinnitus are not service-connected as they were not present during or within one year after his military service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further examination and review of his claims, including service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as an initial rating for right eye glaucoma.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his left tympanic membrane perforation, finding that the only schedular rating provided by the rating schedule is noncompensable and there are no legal bases for a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability of bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, or heart disease as claimed. The evidence does not support service connection for these conditions.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including tinnitus, diabetic retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, polyuria, gastric esophageal reflux disease, and hypertension, were denied. The Board found that there was no evidence to support these claims.

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

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The veteran's claim for separate schedular ratings for bilateral tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10% is already assigned and a single evaluation is allowed under the revised Diagnostic Code 6260.

The veteran's claim for separate schedular ratings for bilateral tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10% is already assigned and a single evaluation is allowed under the revised Diagnostic Code 6260.

The VA has granted initial noncompensable evaluations for residuals of a closed head injury with disequilibrium, left ear hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The Board found that the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, as there was no evidence of chronic conditions during or within one year after service discharge. The VA examiners concluded that both conditions did not have a nexus to service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the veteran's current condition is more likely than not due to noise exposure during his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for effective dates prior to May 21, 2001 and May 21, 2002 for service connection of tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss respectively.

The veteran's claims of increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining pertinent medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board found no evidence of current right ear hearing loss and denied the veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and the need for further examination. The veteran's claims for hearing loss in the right ear, tinnitus, and initial compensable evaluation for left ear hearing loss are pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between the veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus and his military service. The veteran will need a VA examination to determine if these conditions are related to his time in service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the veteran's exposure to loud noise during active service is sufficient to establish a current disability. The other conditions were either not diagnosed or denied due to lack of evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for a Travel Board hearing at the RO in Montgomery, Alabama. The appeal involves multiple conditions and evaluations related to PTSD, headaches, duodenal ulcer, scars, tinnitus, and arthritis.