Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's vocational goals are not reasonably feasible due to his ongoing alcohol abuse and psychiatric disabilities, leading to a denial of VR&E services.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current conditions and military service.

The claim to service connection for a cholesterol disability is dismissed. The claims to service connection for bilateral knee, gout, back, and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy disabilities are denied. Service connection for tinnitus is granted. Service connection for heart disability is granted.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected due to exposure to acoustic trauma during his military service.

The Board has denied service connection for hearing loss and remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine if tinnitus is related to service.

The Board has determined that there is an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence regarding the relationship between current tinnitus and service, including in-service noise exposure. As a result, the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus has been reopened, but the service connection for both conditions remains remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board requested additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss.

The Veteran's tinnitus was not caused by or related to active military service, and the Board denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been withdrawn.,Service connection is granted for tinnitus, with the condition having been continuously present since active duty.

The Veteran's claim for fibrositus scapulothoracic condition was granted with an effective date of June 1, 2013. The earlier effective date for tinnitus is denied.,The Board has determined that the Veteran’s obstructive sleep apnea should be remanded to obtain a medical opinion regarding its etiology.

The Board has remanded the case for further action on the issues of entitlement to initial increased disability ratings for bilateral hearing loss on an extraschedular basis and for earlier effective dates for TDIU and DEA benefits.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but denied service connection for traumatic brain injury and a back condition. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were granted, while his claim for the stab wound was dismissed. The Board found that there was a continuity of symptoms after service.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for additional compensation for dependents, finding that the earliest applicable date was April 1, 2015.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The Board found the evidence supported his claim of in-service noise exposure and persistent symptoms since service.,A VA hearing loss examination is needed to determine if the Veteran has current hearing loss, which may be related to service. He testified that he experienced hearing loss during service and since then.,The Veteran's headaches were remanded for a VA examination to determine their etiology. The Veteran testified that his symptoms began in service and have persisted.,A VA examination is needed to assess the nature and cause of any right shoulder disability, including pain. The Veteran testified about an injury during boot camp which he avoided seeking treatment for fear of retribution.,The Veteran's right knee disability was remanded for a VA examination to determine its etiology. He testified that his duties as an infantryman put stress on his knees and led to current pain.,A new VA examination is needed to assess the severity of the Veteran’s lumbar spine disability, including any flare-ups requiring bedrest.

The Veteran is not competent to handle disbursement of VA funds due to his mental health issues and history of hospitalizations.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is dismissed as moot because he has already been receiving a 100% rating for his service-connected bilateral progressive cone dystrophy and other disabilities, which qualifies him for special monthly compensation (SMC) under Section 1114(p). An award of TDIU would not provide the Veteran with additional SMC benefits.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are granted as service-connected, but the rating for his hearing loss is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service noise exposure as a boiler room technician.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD due to MST and tinnitus have been granted. The Board found credible the Veteran's reports of military sexual assault and noise exposure, leading to service connection for both conditions.