Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2021

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective from the date of this decision. The Board also granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of clarity regarding when and where the Veteran initially filed his claims for service-connected disabilities. The appellant needs to provide additional documentation or information to substantiate her claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a left arm disorder, hemorrhoids, skin disorder (dermatitis), and lumbar cyst due to incomplete records and need for updated VA treatment records.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU and DEA benefits from February 24, 2010 to May 8, 2018 due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that it had its onset during active military service and is not attributable to intercurrent causes.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that it had its onset during active military service and is not attributable to intercurrent causes.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that it had its onset during active military service and is not attributable to intercurrent causes.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that it had its onset during active military service and is not attributable to intercurrent causes.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that it had its onset during active military service and is not attributable to intercurrent causes.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU and Dependents' Educational Assistance effective January 1, 2013. The Board found the AOJ's decision to grant these benefits on July 16, 2018, was incorrect and awarded earlier effective dates of January 1, 2013.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that it had its onset during active military service and is not attributable to intercurrent causes.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities. The issue of special monthly compensation based on housebound criteria is dismissed as moot.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that it had its onset during active military service and is not attributable to intercurrent causes.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection, with the Board finding that the current disabilities are related to his in-service exposure to acoustic trauma.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II has been granted, but an increased rating is denied as the evidence does not show that the disability requires insulin, a restricted diet, and regulation of activities.

The Veteran's tinnitus and headaches have been granted service connection as they are related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's service connection for tinnitus with a rating of 10 percent was granted in October 2020, making them eligible for VA healthcare. The claim is now moot and dismissed as the criteria have been met.

The Veteran's appeal for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance was denied as he is not in need of regular aid and assistance from another person.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that it had its onset during active military service and is not attributable to intercurrent causes.

The Board has found that the Veteran's tinnitus was incurred during his active duty service and granted service connection for it. The issues of service connection for a headache disability and sleep apnea are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and evaluation of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, specifically whether they can be classified as residuals of organic disease or injury, and their impact on locomotion.