Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral sensorineural hearing loss are granted service connection as they are related to his military service.

The Veteran's combined rating of 90% based on multiple service-connected disabilities does not meet the criteria for a TDIU as his current employment, even with limitations due to incontinence, allows him to earn $2900 per month.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to readjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The claims are being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and COPD were not considered until October 3, 2019, which is more than a year after the June 25, 2018 intent to file. As a result, these claims are denied as they do not meet the requirement of being filed within one year of the intent to file.,The Veteran's claim for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) was also considered on October 3, 2019, and since he does not have a permanent total disability rating prior to that date, his DEA claim is denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the appellant withdrew all issues related to service connection and character of discharge from service.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, diagnosed as unspecified anxiety disorder, and his tinnitus are granted service connection. Service connection for rhinitis, sinusitis, and bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to a lack of VA examination.

The Veteran is seeking an earlier effective date for a 30 percent evaluation for cold urticaria, which was initially granted in June 2015. The Board finds that further development is needed to determine the appropriate effective date.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss claim is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's appeal seeking service connection for a back disability, left foot disability, right knee disability, mental health disorder, and tinnitus is dismissed.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits were granted effective February 4, 2019. The left hip strain rating was denied, as well as the RLE radiculopathy service connection claim.

The Board has determined that the evidence is in at least approximate balance regarding whether the Veteran's tinnitus is related to service, and therefore grants service connection for tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to in-service acoustic trauma and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The Board finds that an examination is needed to determine if the Veteran requires aid and attendance of another person due to his service-connected disabilities alone.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including adjustment disorder, sinusitis with headaches, status post pyeloplasty, tinnitus, allergic rhinitis, keloid formation, and bilateral hearing loss, have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU effective July 20, 2020.

The Board has denied service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, but has remanded the claim for service connection of OSA. The Veteran's claims are not granted as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection, while her bilateral shin splints were denied. The decision also addressed the Veteran's left knee condition and allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected.,Service connection is established for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to noise exposure during military service.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability. The Veteran's tinnitus is also found to be related to his in-service noise exposure.,Service connection was denied for bilateral hearing loss as the Veteran does not demonstrate current hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for tinnitus, low back disorder, and right lower extremity radiculopathy are being remanded due to the need for additional development. The Veteran will be provided with a VA examination to determine the severity of his service-connected low back disorder.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions and records are needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection. The claims have been remanded.