Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss was granted. A TDIU was also granted. The effective dates for these decisions were determined based on the date of claims or entitlement. An increased rating for PTSD is denied, but a noncompensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is granted.

The reduction in the rating for coronary artery disease from 100% to 60% was proper. The Veteran is granted TDIU and SMC at the housebound rate during this period.

The Veteran's appeal for TMJ service connection was dismissed due to withdrawal of the appeal.,Service connection granted for tinnitus, with reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected.,Hypertension is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU prior to February 24, 2014, or due solely to a single service-connected disability from February 24, 2014, to January 9, 2017, and after March 1, 2018.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and granted his withdrawal of appeal regarding tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a skin condition. Bilateral hearing loss is attributed to military noise exposure during active duty. Tinnitus began in-service and continues today. The skin condition is presumed to have developed due to Gulf War service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral tinnitus, finding that his current condition is related to in-service noise exposure and not due to any other factors.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The cases of bilateral hearing loss and cellulitis of the bilateral lower extremities including feet are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's exposure to noise during active duty service is sufficient evidence to establish a nexus between his current conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of documentation regarding earlier effective dates for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The Veteran's former attorney claims she submitted VA Form 21-526 on his behalf in 2012, but no such documents are found in the file.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and erectile dysfunction. Further VA examinations are needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the TDIU claim due to concerns about the impact of all service-connected disabilities on employment, and a need for additional development including a new VA examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of evidence showing that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service. The claim for non-initial compensable rating for right index finger is remanded, as well as the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for TDIU due to inadequate medical opinions regarding his hearing loss and tinnitus, which impact his employability. The case must be returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss disability due to incomplete medical records and the need for additional opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his service-connected conditions do not render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case to obtain a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current tinnitus is caused by service-connected PTSD with MDD.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but remanded the case for further examination regarding bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus was incurred in service and is granted as a result.