Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims to reopen his service connection claims for hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that no new and material evidence had been presented.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for tinnitus, to include a separate evaluation for each ear, was denied as the condition is already rated at its maximum of 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 6260.

The veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to his active service. The residuals of shell fragment wounds on the right thigh and elbow are also found to be related to his military service, warranting a 10% rating for each.

The veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular rating under Diagnostic Code 6260, which applies to recurrent tinnitus, is already assigned.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, concluding that there was no evidence linking the condition to service.

The veteran's initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss and his claim for service connection for tinnitus were both granted, but the effective date of these decisions is not specified.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for hypertension due to new evidence. However, it was determined that hypertension is not related to military service and cannot be presumed as a result of Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for tinnitus and granted it. The issue of an increased rating for PTSD remains unresolved.

The veteran's initial compensable evaluation for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus prior to June 10, 1999 was granted. Effective from June 10, 1999, a 10% evaluation is assigned.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that it is related to his military service due to acoustic trauma.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher initial evaluation for PTSD, and the case is being remanded to allow for further examination and consideration.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have residuals of injuries to the head, disc disease of the cervical spine, tinnitus, or temporomandibular joint syndrome during his active service. The claims for service connection are denied.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates were denied.,His service-connected bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, which is the maximum rating available under current regulations.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and arranging for a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for service-connected tinnitus was denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent is already in effect.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for service-connected tinnitus was denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent is already in effect.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, finding that only a single 10 percent disability rating is authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus, to include entitlement to separate ratings for each ear, is denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent has been granted and no additional legal basis exists for a higher evaluation.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to incomplete development of his service records, including duty assignments. The VA examiner is requested to provide an opinion on the etiology of any diagnosed tinnitus.