Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been rated based on their current severity. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain updated VA treatment records and an examination to assess the current severity of these conditions, with particular attention to any symptoms of dizziness or lack of balance.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral tinnitus has been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal request.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a skin disorder, claimed as a wart like growth, has been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal request.,A 10 percent rating is granted for the right knee disability, effective from April 26, 2013.,Service connection for a left knee disorder secondary to the service-connected right knee disability is remanded.,Service connection for a lumbar spine disorder secondary to the service-connected right knee disability is remanded.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA medical opinions and a need for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, lower right arm scar, and back pain with stiffness are not granted. The cases have been remanded to allow for further development.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss disability and his TDIU claim have both been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for the hearing loss disability, as it was rated at Level I in each ear, resulting in a noncompensable (0%) disability rating. For the TDIU claim, the Veteran's combined service-connected disability evaluation of 10% did not meet the schedular requirement for a TDIU.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding his claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as he withdrew from appeal all pending claims.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss have been granted service connection, but a higher rating is denied. The left knee injury claim has been remanded due to incomplete medical records.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to schedule a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions. The passage of time between service and the onset of symptoms also weighed against a grant of service connection.

The appeal to reopen claims for service connection for a low back disability, tinnitus, and TBI is granted. Service connection for tinnitus is also granted.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has withdrawn the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claims of increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service treatment records and a need for further examination of the Veteran's tinnitus.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to service, while her back disability and acquired psychiatric disorder are not. The claims for sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, migraines (secondary), and gastroesophageal or gastrointestinal disorders are remanded.,Service connection for a back disability is denied due to lack of credible evidence linking the condition to service. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and secondary service connection for migraines and gastroesophageal or gastrointestinal disorders are also remanded.

The Veteran's Meniere's disease and related conditions were granted service connection, but the Board denied a higher evaluation as her symptoms did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and opinion regarding service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus due to potential issues with the current evidence. The right ear hearing loss case is denied as it did not worsen during service.

The claim of service connection for tinnitus is granted. The claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to the need for further medical development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed due to his death.