Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, atrial fibrillation, and residuals of cerebral vascular accident due to a lack of VA treatment records from community care providers. Additional medical opinions are needed regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is granted effective February 26, 2019. However, the earlier portion of his claim prior to October 5, 2018, is remanded for referral to the Director of Compensation Service for an extraschedular determination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to inadequate medical opinions and need for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss prior to March 22, 2021 and a higher rating thereafter was denied. The claim for TDIU was also denied as the evidence did not show that he was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are related to his combat service in Vietnam.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU prior to July 6, 2020 due to his service-connected disabilities. From July 6, 2020, the claim for a TDIU is denied as he was incarcerated for a felony conviction.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to restore his VA disability compensation benefits that were withheld due to incarceration, as his felony conviction was overturned on appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for low back disability, but remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient rationale in the VA examination reports.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease is granted. The claim for a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss is denied, and the claim for entitlement to a compensable rating for dermatitis is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and active duty service.

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

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current condition is etiologically related to his in-service noise exposure and resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and Meniere's disease are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a chronic left eye disorder, and a chronic left foot disorder due to lack of in-service incurrence or continuity of symptomatology.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to noise trauma sustained during service. Service connection is also granted for tinnitus. However, the right knee degenerative arthritis disease status post arthroscopy claim remains pending due to a need for additional examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and right hand disability. The issues have been recharacterized to include any acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and sleep apnea are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's combined disability rating is 40 percent, which does not meet the threshold schedular requirement for a TDIU. The Board found that his service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted prior to August 14, 2014. The Board finds the Veteran unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected PTSD, tinnitus, and hearing loss.