Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus was denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,Service connection for coronary artery disease is remanded as the Board found insufficient medical opinion regarding its relationship to service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connection due to in-service noise exposure.,Service connection for head injury residuals is denied as there is no current diagnosis of such condition and the evidence does not support a link between an in-service injury and any current disability.,Bilateral hearing loss is remanded as additional opinion is needed regarding its onset and relation to service.,Migraine headaches are remanded as additional opinion is needed regarding their onset and relation to service.

The Veteran is seeking a higher disability rating for his service-connected vertigo, specifically whether he has Meniere's disease. The current 30 percent rating assigned by the RO must be reconsidered as part of this appeal.

The Board has granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate since August 10, 2017 due to the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability. Prior to this date, SMC was denied as his other service-connected disabilities did not combine to reach a rating of 60 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU as his service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed. Service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to COPD and bronchitis, finding that these conditions did not contribute substantially or materially to his death. The Board also found no evidence suggesting that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused or contributed to his death.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2 is rated at 40 percent, effective October 8, 2015. Prior to January 23, 2016, the Veteran was not entitled to a TDIU due to his employment status. Effective January 23, 2016, he is now entitled to a TDIU.

The Board has granted earlier effective dates for the grant of service connection for left shoulder condition, asthma, tinnitus, and allergic rhinitis.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence regarding asbestos exposure during service, and for a medical opinion on the etiology of any respiratory disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected conditions, particularly his chronic kidney disease, contributed substantially or materially to his death from intestinal perforation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment, as his combined rating is only 40% and the functional impact of his conditions does not warrant a TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU as he is currently employed and his combined rating is at least 70%.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient discussion of service treatment records and the need for a new VA opinion regarding the etiology of tinnitus.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as secondary to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss. The rating for cervical intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) and the service connection for sleep apnea are both remanded due to missing medical records.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the Veteran's hearing loss is related to service, including his tinnitus. The effective date of service connection will also be determined.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to inextricably intertwined issues, including inconsistencies in the onset dates of his tinnitus.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA medical opinion regarding service connection for tinnitus. The Veteran contends his tinnitus is related to noise exposure during active duty, but the VA examiner's opinion was deemed insufficient.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to asbestos in service.,Service connection for a cardiovascular disorder is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to outstanding VA treatment records, unclear evidence from a previous examination, and new pertinent records.