Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but denied service connection for right elbow disability and Bell's palsy. The decision on tinnitus is based on the Veteran's in-service noise exposure leading to current tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for essential tremors and TDIU prior to April 17, 2019. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are found to be sufficient to meet the criteria for a TDIU from April 17, 2019.

The Veteran's service-connected foot and knee disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, leading to the grant of TDIU effective May 11, 2016.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for tinnitus, ear drum pressure, and high blood pressure (hypertension) before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for tinnitus and the reduction of his rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy, effective July 11, 2018. The Board has dismissed these claims.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The decision is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the tinnitus claim.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to new evidence showing the impact of his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus on his employment, including falls and vertigo.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied because he failed to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

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

The Board has granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis from October 30, 2017 to February 23, 2022 due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities preventing him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) due to incomplete development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted. However, the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to insufficient evidence showing he is unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection. The Veteran's assertions include noise exposure during service, but there are conflicting medical records and missing service records.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of service connection for esophageal cancer due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of liver disorder, diabetes mellitus (DM), bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, left lower extremity restless leg syndrome, and right lower extremity restless leg syndrome. The Veteran's claims were not supported by the evidence of record.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to care for his daily needs without requiring the regular aid and attendance of another person, thus meeting the criteria for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, left and right foot conditions, bilateral shoulder condition, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The Veteran's claims will be further developed to obtain legible service records and determine the nature and etiology of her claimed conditions.