Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus began during service and has existed since then, granting service connection for this condition.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and chronic ear infections due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's active service. Service connection was denied for his right shoulder disability due to lack of evidence showing its onset during service or a direct relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to incomplete information regarding the Veteran's attempts to re-enlist in the Marine Corps or Navy Reserves. The Veteran is requested to provide more specific information about his attempts to enlist, including when and where he attempted to do so.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his in-service noise exposure, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

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

The Veteran's claim of service connection for tinnitus has been reopened and granted. The initial evaluation for PTSD is increased to 70 percent, effective February 21, 2012. The Veteran also received a grant of TDIU.

The Board has granted earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection for left hip disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus based on evidence showing these conditions were first manifested prior to the date of the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are denied due to failure to attend a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for a disability rating exceeding 60 percent for prostate cancer and residuals thereof is denied as the predominant residuals do not meet the criteria for such a higher rating.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction is denied as he does not suffer from a penile deformity.,The Veteran's claim for a disability rating exceeding 30 percent for disfigurement of the left side of his nose is remanded due to insufficient evidence showing two or more characteristics of disfigurement.

The Veteran's onychomycosis, claimed as a fungus condition of the bilateral feet, is granted. The other issues are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and panic disorder, along with other disabilities, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since January 11, 2013. Effective May 22, 2012, the combined disability rating was sufficient for a TDIU. Effective August 23, 2018, his other service-connected disabilities are also rated at 60 percent or more.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is at least as much evidence to support these conditions being related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA Form 21-8940 and a VA examination to assess his functional impairment.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right and left knee disabilities, tinnitus, COPD, and hypertension. Service connection was denied for atrial fibrillation.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied as there is no current disability or evidence of a disease within one year post-service.,Service connection for a back disorder and PTSD are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration. The Veteran is found to have tinnitus that is at least as likely as not related to service, but hearing loss remains unclear.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin condition, tinnitus, and a liver disorder. The appeal regarding nonservice-connected pension benefits was found to be untimely filed. Service connection for a dental condition for treatment purposes is also remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as an increased rating for his keloid scar. The decision found that severance of service connection for left ear hearing loss was proper due to clear and unmistakable error (CUE), and denied service connection for tinnitus based on lack of evidence linking it to service. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his keloid scar was also denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection and rating issues related to head injuries, knee conditions, tinnitus, and hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and thyroid condition due to incomplete service records. The AOJ is instructed to verify the Veteran's periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and inactive duty for training (INACDUTRA), obtain his complete service personnel records, and provide an opportunity for the Veteran to respond if further efforts are futile.