Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are at least as likely as not related to his active duty service, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection, and the anal/perianal fistula claim as fecal incontinence is granted with a 60% rating. The irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) remains at its maximum schedular rating of 30%. The issues are all resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The claims for initial compensable disability rating for dermatitis and service connection for bilateral hearing loss are remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability, but the other issues related to bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as cervical spine and left leg disabilities, are remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is not service-connected due to his willful misconduct during active duty. The other disabilities listed are also denied as they were either caused by or aggravated by the veteran's own actions.

The Board has found that the Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected, but his bilateral hearing loss remains unresolved. The decision to remand for a new VA examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the bilateral hearing loss is made.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no link between his active duty service and these conditions. New evidence submitted since the September 2017 decision did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claims.

The Veteran's increased rating claim for his lumbar spine disability and TDIU claim are both remanded due to the need for a new VA examination. The issues include evaluating the severity of his service-connected lumbar spine disability, as well as determining if he is unemployable due to his disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including shrapnel wounds of the abdomen and right knee, TKA for his right knee, painful scars, ventral hernia, gunshot wounds to the thigh, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and a scar from his right knee replacement, prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on these disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for a lumbar spine disability and tinnitus, but granted a higher rating of 70 percent for PTSD effective from August 30, 2017. The appeal regarding sleep apnea was denied.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is service connected as it was caused by noise exposure during military service.

The Board has granted service connection for Meniere's disease and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are at least as likely as not related to her military service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the case for further development regarding bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has granted attorney fees based on past due benefits for the grant of service connection for tinnitus, effective September 13, 2007.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension was denied, and the Board found that an effective date prior to November 1, 2016 is not warranted.,Some of the Veteran’s claims were remanded due to insufficient evidence or need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's tinnitus, a constant ringing in his ears, is found to be related to his military service and the Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is dismissed. The right knee condition claim is denied. A total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to PTSD is granted, effective February 1, 2016.

The Veteran's travel expenses for ambulance transportation from a VA medical facility to a private skilled nursing facility were denied as he did not meet the necessary eligibility criteria for beneficiary travel payments under VA regulations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to new evidence received since previous decisions. The Veteran's claim is reopened but a new VA examination is required to determine the nature and etiology of his conditions.