Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2021

The Veteran's claim for a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC) was denied as the evidence did not show that his service-connected disabilities necessitated regular aid and attendance or permanent bedridden status.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Veteran's right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain, chronic/recurrent is granted a 10 percent rating. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are both granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his service, including noise exposure during active duty. As such, service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are due to in-service noise exposure. The claim is based on direct service connection.

The Veteran's child is not eligible to receive the Veteran's last disability benefits payment for the month in which he died.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have begun during his active duty service and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted as of September 12, 2018 due to his service-connected disabilities meeting the schedular criteria for a TDIU.

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

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected due to in-service noise exposure.,Prostate cancer is presumed service-connected based on herbicide agent exposure during service.

The Veteran's tinnitus, fibromyalgia, bilateral plantar fasciitis, right shoulder strain with pain, left shoulder strain with pain, right knee strain with pain, and right hip strain with pain have been granted service connection. The Veteran's PTSD with MDD and alcohol use disorder has also been granted an increased rating to 100 percent from March 7, 2015 to September 23, 2019.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss were not incurred or aggravated during service, as there is no evidence of such conditions in the service records. The Veteran's severe cramps in the hands and legs, respiratory disability (claimed as asthma), and sleep disorder are also not linked to his military service.,Service connection for a TDIU was granted due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities precluding him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and an opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's tinnitus. The claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and left ear hearing loss remain denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to in-service noise exposure and remanded for further examination regarding his bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's credible statements and objective medical evidence reflect that his tinnitus was caused by in-service noise exposure. Service connection is denied for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the remand is necessary to obtain an addendum opinion addressing the etiology of the Veteran's tinnitus, considering his reported exposure to loud noise during service and various reports of the onset of tinnitus.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, DM, PN in both lower and upper extremities, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted a TDIU based on these conditions.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU, rendering moot his claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and IHD.,The Veteran's service-connected hypertension has been granted as presumptively related to herbicide exposure during service.

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

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to the lack of a current disability meeting VA criteria. Service connection for tinnitus is remanded as there are inconsistencies in when the Veteran reported his onset and no clear nexus established.