Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that his in-service noise exposure is related to his current condition.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. Service connection is remanded for hypertension.

The Veteran's application to reopen claims for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss was granted. The Board found that the evidence supports a finding of service connection for tinnitus, but remanded for further development regarding the claim for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, lumbosacral strain, ischemic heart disease, and various gunshot wound residuals, have resulted in loss of use of the lower extremities. The Board has granted specially adapted housing for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied due to lack of verified in-service stressors. The temporary total ratings for right and left knee surgeries were also denied as the evidence did not show severe postoperative residuals or immobilization.,The Veteran's application for TDIU was denied because his service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral knee disability, knee scars, and TBI. The claims for hearing loss, tinnitus, and acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) are remanded for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension as secondary to the acquired psychiatric disorder, and bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to lack of nexus opinion and potential delayed-onset hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. Service connection is remanded for lower back condition, bilateral knee condition, and skin condition (porphyria cutanea tarda).

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (PTSD, diabetes, tinnitus, right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy) combine to render him unemployable. The Board finds that the evidence is at least evenly balanced for and against this claim due to significant diabetic-related and psychiatric impairment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted. The right knee and left hip disorders, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, traumatic brain injury (TBI), right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, major depressive disorder, and left rib calcium build-up are all considered new and material evidence has been presented.,A 30 percent rating for the Veteran's left ankle calcaneus fracture is granted effective January 4, 2012. An initial 70 percent rating for his acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and bipolar I disorder) is granted from April 29, 2013.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for tinnitus is dismissed.,Service connection is granted for a lower-gastrointestinal disorder (irritable bowel syndrome).,Service connection is denied for sleep issues and disturbances (insomnia/dyssomnia, sleep apnea).,Service connection is denied for acne.,Service connection is denied for keloid scars.

The Veteran's low back condition, bilateral knee disability, and tinnitus have been granted service connection.,Service connection has also been established for degenerative disc disease of the low back, a meniscal tear with degenerative changes in bilateral knees, an anterior cruciate ligament tear in the right knee, and PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted a TDIU based on these conditions.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted as secondary to her service-connected right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome. The claims for nerve impairment of the right lower extremity, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hiatal hernia, and tinnitus was granted. A 10% rating for low back disability was also granted effective June 4, 2014. The addition of the Veteran’s dependent spouse to his VA disability compensation award began on July 1, 2014.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, keratitis, and tinnitus do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection, including for a right knee disability, left knee disability, right ankle disability, and PTSD. The remaining conditions are not addressed in detail as the decision is on appeal.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for cause of death, finding that there is no nexus between the Veteran's cause of death and his service-connected conditions. The preponderance of evidence indicates that the Veteran's cause of death was due to end stage liver disease.