Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and chronic coughing as due to asbestos exposure because no NOD was received within the appeal period.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date of August 19, 2019, for his TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The evidence did not show that he was unemployable prior to this date.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU was denied because new and relevant evidence was not submitted during the specified period.

The Board has granted service connection for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during service is presumed. The decision also remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The cases for the left and right knee conditions are remanded, and the case for headaches is also remanded.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae and tinnitus are granted as service-connected.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral eye disability, migraine headaches, back disability, bilateral hip disability, and pes planus (flat feet) is remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted service connection as they were related to in-service noise exposure. Service connection for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis is remanded due to the need for a medical opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted.

The Board has vacated the denial of service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, COPD, skin cancer, a back disability, and a heart disability. The Veteran's testimony at his September 2021 hearing provided evidence in support of these claims.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his active duty service.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus, headaches, and blurred vision.,The issues of entitlement to service connection for high cholesterol and lipoma are dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep impairment, right knee impairment, and left knee impairment have been granted. A rating of 10 percent has been assigned for right-side facial sensory loss and numbness.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a VA examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected depressive disorder. The TDIU claim has been granted, but the rating for depressive disorder remains unresolved.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability, tinnitus, and hearing loss has been remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain missing service records from the appellant's Texas Army National Guard service, as no attempts have been made to contact the Adjutant General of Texas.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to new evidence submitted since the last denial. The claims are being addressed on their merits, with a focus on whether in-service noise exposure caused or aggravated these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for tinnitus was denied as he is already in receipt of the maximum schedular disability rating. The Board found that remand was warranted for additional development and examination regarding his right knee, right knee scars, back, bilateral shoulder disabilities, right hip, and sensorineural hearing loss.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment for the entire appeal period, and his claim for a TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of appeal by his representative.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been reopened and granted. The Board also remanded several issues related to his low back, migraines, bilateral foot, and right leg disabilities due to insufficient medical opinions and the need for additional evidence.