Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for left foot and right foot disabilities have been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a pulmonary disability has been denied.,The issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.,The issue of service connection for a low back disability is also remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, and no service connection claims are addressed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for effective dates earlier than January 31, 2017 have been denied as there is no evidence of an earlier claim. The Board also found that the lumbar spine DDD with IVDS disability did not warrant a higher rating prior to January 31, 2017 and remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, TBI, seizure disorder, a sleep condition, tinnitus, and headaches. The appeals were not successful as new and material evidence was not received to reopen these claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that there was no link between his in-service noise exposure and his current tinnitus. The evidence showed normal hearing at discharge and conflicting statements about when tinnitus started.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to February 27, 2017.

The Board has granted service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, but has remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension due to potential herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claims for higher evaluations for tinnitus and right ear hearing loss have been denied as the evidence does not show an exceptional pattern of hearing impairment or marked interference with employment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for low back disability and tinnitus due to incomplete record development, including a lack of active duty service treatment records. The Veteran is also required to undergo new VA examinations for both conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance, finding that there was no evidence linking his current symptoms to service or showing he is in need of such assistance.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for further examination and analysis.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted as his testimony provides sufficient support for a diagnosis of this condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that his current diagnosis is related to in-service hazardous noise exposure and resolving reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Board has granted the reopening of claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and a respiratory disability (COPD). Service connection is now established for these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and residuals of stress fractures (shin splints) bilateral due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral tinnitus and colon cancer stage III, as the evidence is insufficient to establish a link between these conditions and military service. The Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam is presumed.

The Veteran's tinnitus and PTSD have been granted service connection, with a 30 percent rating for migraine headaches.,Insomnia has also been granted as service-connected but the Veteran is seeking an increased rating.

The Veteran's prior ratings for bilateral hearing loss, Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA), and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on deafness have been restored.,However, the Veteran is not eligible for SMC based on need for regular aid and assistance of another person due to non-service-connected conditions.