Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities as likely as not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment consistent with his level of education and occupational experience, starting May 31, 2016.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU as his service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to obtain or maintain gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The rating reduction from 50% to 30% for bilateral hearing loss was improper, and the 50% rating is restored. The Veteran's tinnitus claim remains at a 10% rating, frostbite residuals of left hand remain at 30%, and frostbite residuals of right hand also remain at 30%. The effective date for the tinnitus award cannot be earlier than September 2, 2005.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as there was no medical link to service, while his colon cancer was denied due to lack of a nexus to exposure at Camp Lejeune.,Left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy were all denied as there was no medical link between the conditions and service. Depression was also denied.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection for PTSD and other conditions. The Veteran's current diagnoses do not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating for PTSD.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to active service.

The Board dismissed the claims of service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus due to the death of the appellant during the appeal process.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are related to noise exposure during his active military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted with an effective date of March 4, 2008 due to a finding of clear and unmistakable error in the July 2008 rating decision.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service connected. The low back disability is remanded for further review.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected, but his bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran's hearing loss is related to his military service, including noise exposure. The decision on tinnitus remains granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's periods of active service and potential STRs or SPRs. A new VA examination is needed to determine if the tinnitus is related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his period of service, and therefore grants service connection for tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's reported symptoms of tinnitus are credible and consistent with his military exposure to noise. However, service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be causally related to service. The Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board denied service connection for lumbar spine disorder, blurred vision, left-ear hearing loss, and tinnitus. Service connection was granted for right-ear hearing loss.,Service connection for lumbar spine disorder was denied due to lack of evidence showing a link between the condition and active service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and increased ratings is remanded due to the need for further development of evidence in several areas.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's in-service noise exposure is related to his current condition.