Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

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

Service connection for tinnitus is granted.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II as a result of exposure to herbicides is denied.,Secondary service connection for erectile dysfunction, bilateral cataracts, and peripheral neuropathy, bilateral upper extremities due to diabetes mellitus, type II is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right hip injury was denied in September 1948, and the Board finds that this decision is not clearly erroneous.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that it was not shown as chronic in service or within a presumptive period and did not manifest to a compensable degree. The Veteran's MOS in the Navy was an offset printer with a low probability of noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology, specifically related to noise exposure during service.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it is presumed to be related to in-service noise exposure. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction were denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or the applicable presumptive periods. The Veteran's chronic ingrown toenail issue remains pending.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected, with the Board finding that both conditions are related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not found to be related to his military service, as there was no evidence of symptoms within one year of separation from service. The Board determined that the weight of the competent evidence did not attribute the disabilities to active duty.

The Veteran's tinnitus was not shown in service or for many years thereafter, and is not otherwise related to active duty service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for tinnitus is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 100 percent evaluation.,For TDIU, the Veteran meets the schedular threshold requirement with multiple service-connected disabilities. However, he was found to be capable of securing and following substantially gainful employment due to his education, special training, and previous work experience.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was received on February 22, 2017. The Board denied an earlier effective date as the earliest possible date is February 22, 2017.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during active duty and are related to his military occupation as a motor transportation operator.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for tinnitus was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to the Veteran's in-service acoustic trauma.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD is denied. Service connection for tinnitus is granted, but service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The cases of bilateral hearing loss and PTSD are remanded due to inadequate examinations.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability claim is denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss for VA purposes.,The Veteran's tinnitus claim is granted, subject to the laws and regulations governing the award of monetary benefits.

The Veteran's claims for hearing loss, tinnitus, and a rib disorder have been reopened. The claim for back disability remains denied as there is no evidence of in-service injury or chronic condition. Service connection was not granted for skin cancer due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's August 20, 2015 substantive appeal was timely filed due to equitable tolling. The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus are being remanded as new and material evidence has been submitted.

The Veteran's tinnitus and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) claims are remanded for further development. The Board finds that the evidence does not support service connection for either condition.