Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss and an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for these evaluations.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are of service origin, granting his claims for these conditions.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected tinnitus, finding that a rating in excess of 10 percent is not warranted.

The Board has determined that sufficient evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, and it is granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have hearing loss or tinnitus that is related to service, and his reactive airway disease was not incurred in service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus, a skin disorder, and a prostate disorder. The Board found no current diagnosis or competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for higher initial evaluations for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus are denied as there is no evidence of additional impairment warranting a higher evaluation under the applicable rating criteria.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and chronic right ear infections with dizziness and tinnitus, as well as compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for disability resulting from VA surgery (thyroidectomies) for left and right thyroid goiters.

The Board has determined that the appellant's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected, with the examiner opining that these conditions are related to noise exposure during military service.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected tinnitus is denied as the maximum allowable rating under the applicable VA Rating Schedule has already been granted.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, as there is no evidence of such conditions during or immediately following service. The veteran did not receive treatment for these issues until many years after discharge.

The VA denied an increased rating for tinnitus, finding that the disability is already rated at its maximum level.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral defective hearing and tinnitus.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for reimbursement or payment of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Lincoln General Hospital from October 30, 1997 to November 3, 1997 due to lack of eligibility under existing laws.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus and a neurological disorder, finding that there was no current disability or evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and hearing loss, but denied earlier effective dates. The veteran's claims were not well-grounded as he did not file a claim for tinnitus until November 1999, and the RO never adjudicated his July 1993 claim for hearing loss.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board finds that the veteran did not file a formal claim for service connection for PTSD or tinnitus prior to the effective dates awarded. The claims are therefore denied as there is no evidence of an earlier effective date.

The Board has granted a TDIU rating for the veteran's service-connected disabilities, finding that they prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. The right peroneal nerve injury is rated at 10 percent and does not warrant an increased rating.