Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and Parkinson’s disease were withdrawn by the Veteran.,The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, and residuals of a stroke have been dismissed as there is no evidence to support service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him so helpless as to require the regular aid and attendance of another person, warranting special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance. The increased rating claims for traumatic arthritis of the lumbar spine and bursitis of the right shoulder are remanded.

An evaluation of 50 percent for migraine headaches is granted, but not in excess. The Veteran's tinnitus secondary to his service-connected migraines and TDIU are remanded.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to his in-service noise exposure and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson’s Disease, presumptively attributable to exposure at Camp Lejeune. Service connection for tinnitus was denied as the evidence does not support a nexus to service.

The Veteran's appeal is denied for increased ratings for various service-connected conditions, including left shoulder tendonitis, lateral epicondylitis of the elbow, limited wrist motion due to elbow condition, post-operative thumb disability, glaucoma and aphakia of the eye, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. Effective dates are established or remanded as appropriate.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service connected. The Veteran's PTSD is granted for the period prior to February 18, 2015, but denied for a rating in excess of 70 percent after that date.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right ankle sprain and tinnitus, finding no current diagnosis of either condition and insufficient evidence to establish their onset during service.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his service-connected conditions, as well as hypertension. The effective dates for service connection will be determined based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression was denied as his depression is a symptom of his service-connected PTSD and mood disorder.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral tinnitus was denied as the maximum schedular rating has been assigned.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, anxiety, depression) due to lack of evidence showing a direct relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, an unspecified heart disorder, and diabetes are remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disability, tinnitus, PTSD, and left knee disability. The claim for TDIU was also denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of arthritis or right hand disorder other than his service-connected back disability. The claim for tinnitus and thyroid disorder is granted, but the claims for arthritis and right hand disorder are denied as there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for erectile dysfunction, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been dismissed.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities have all been denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and right ear hearing loss. The appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is being remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, left hip strain, and tinnitus, effectively preclude her from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for tinnitus and varicose veins, finding that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.