Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a VA examination to clarify the Veteran's employment status and assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his ability to work. The claim will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and acquired psychiatric disorders have been granted.

The Veteran's service-connected tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss do not render him unemployable or unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's skin condition, sleep apnea, and tinnitus are all granted service connection.,Service connection is also granted for a cervical spine disability, bilateral arm disabilities, traumatic brain injury (TBI), dizziness, headaches, vision problems, acquired psychiatric conditions, erectile dysfunction, acid reflux, fatigue and muscle aches, respiratory condition, chest pains, bilateral knee disabilities, bilateral hip disabilities, arthritis, and sinusitis. However, the Veteran's former spouse is not entitled to SMC for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, bilateral hearing loss disability, and tinnitus was denied. The case is remanded for further development regarding the Veteran's PTSD claim.,PTSD claims are being remanded as there is an uncorroborated in-service stressor that needs to be verified.

The Board has dismissed all claims for service connection due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted an effective date of January 1, 2004 for the grant of a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities making him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since that date.

The Board has remanded the claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of etiological opinions regarding whether the Veteran's hearing loss was caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities and/or prescribed medications.

The Veteran's basic eligibility for Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits was established on March 26, 2012, when he received a TDIU rating. The Board found that the effective date could not precede this date due to the permanent and total disability requirement.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot condition and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The evidence did not support a finding that his current conditions were related to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance because there was no evidence that his service-connected disabilities rendered him bedridden or helpless to the extent he needed regular assistance.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, bilateral tinnitus, right and left knee disabilities, and sleep condition (PTSD-related). The claim for PTSD remains pending.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these conditions had their onset during or are etiologically related to military service.,Service connection was also granted for hemorrhoids with fistulas and surgery. However, a compensable rating was denied due to lack of functional impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation since February 18, 2011.

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

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates for service connection were dismissed due to their death.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the preponderance of evidence did not support a link to service. The Veteran's noise exposure during active duty was acknowledged but deemed insufficient to establish service connection due to the long passage of time between his separation from service and the onset of symptoms.

The Board denied the claim for TDIU because the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for tinnitus, finding that his current tinnitus is attributable to his active service and resolving reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The appeal regarding bilateral hearing loss was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claim.