Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased evaluation for ischemic heart disease prior to March 24, 2016 was denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not show a METs level less than 7-10.,For the period beginning March 24, 2016, the Veteran's entitlement to a TDIU was granted due to his ischemic heart disease.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and asthma, but denied service connection for traumatic brain injury (TBI). The Veteran's tinnitus is presumed related to noise exposure in service. His asthma existed prior to service and was aggravated by service. However, the Board found no evidence of a TBI during service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination, including verification of in-service stressors for PTSD. Service connection for tinnitus is denied as there is no evidence of chronic tinnitus in service or within a presumptive period. The acquired psychiatric disorder claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The cases of bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD), a low back disability, and a lung disability are remanded due to incomplete records.

The Veteran's tinnitus and sleep apnea are granted as service-connected.,Service connection for a back condition is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hearing loss and tinnitus due to inconsistencies in the audiometric results provided during the August 2019 examination. The examiner is requested to provide an addendum opinion regarding whether these conditions are related to service, including noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to service. The decision on tinnitus remains denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30%, and service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus is granted. The Board found the evidence in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to military service.

The Board has withdrawn the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings, but has remanded cases regarding his bilateral hearing loss and acute myeloid leukemia.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to December 23, 2019.

The Board has remanded the case due to a pre-decisional error in the duty to assist, specifically regarding the need for regular aid and attendance. The Veteran's service-connected conditions are believed to require care or assistance on a regular basis to protect him from hazards or dangers incident to his daily environment.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, warranting a TDIU on an extra-schedular basis prior to February 15, 2017, and on a schedular basis since that date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to in-service noise exposure, resulting in a grant of service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for dependency benefits based on his marriage to M.J.W. is denied because the evidence does not show a formal or informal claim was filed prior to October 29, 2018.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of tinnitus, specifically addressing the Veteran's testimony and previous VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is denied as the current 10 percent rating already reflects all associated symptoms.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss is remanded due to a need for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of his disability.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 60 percent for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease with myocardial infarction (claimed as ischemic heart disease), associated with herbicide exposure, is remanded due to a need for a new VA examination and review of the claims file.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during active service and have persisted since then.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for migraine including migraine variants with post-concussion headache was denied as the current 50 percent rating is the schedular maximum.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus was denied as the current 10 percent rating is the schedular maximum.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claims in May 2019.