Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted, including for tinnitus, Parkinson's disease, diabetes mellitus type II, obstructive sleep apnea, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and PTSD. The exposure basis is presumed due to herbicide exposure during service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was granted, rendering the appeal moot.,The Veteran withdrew his appeals on multiple other issues.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the case for a new examination to determine if the Veteran's hearing loss is due to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's assertions of in-service noise exposure and continued symptoms since service are credible. The Board also found that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the tinnitus arose during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and bilateral eye disorder due to outstanding VA treatment records not being associated with the claims file. The Veteran is also requested to undergo a VA audiological examination to evaluate his service connection claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him so helpless as to need the regular aid and attendance of another person, warranting special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected due to noise exposure during active duty.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied, but his claim for tinnitus is granted. Additionally, a separate rating of 10 percent for right knee instability is granted effective from September 22, 2016.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection of peripheral neuropathy in his left upper, lower extremities and right lower extremity due to exposure to herbicide agents during service. The appeal is not about service connection at all.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as he has a master’s degree in educational administration and work experience as an Army instructor/teacher. The Board finds that the evidence is insufficient to show his physical impairments prevent him from performing sedentary work.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the preponderance of evidence did not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected.,Service connection for low back condition and left hip condition (secondary to low back condition) is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence regarding the claimed stressors.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of broken hand, back injury, bilateral hearing loss, or tinnitus. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral shoulder and knee disorders and tinnitus. The claims for these conditions are not currently resolved.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, as he has experience in a sedentary occupation like customer service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied, while his claim for tinnitus is granted.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss disability and tinnitus are not service-connected as they were not present during or within one year after service, and there is no evidence of a nexus to military noise exposure.,Hypertension was not service-connected due to lack of evidence showing it was related to herbicide agent exposure. The Veteran's current hypertension is attributed to his smoking habit, age, and lack of exercise.

The Board has granted service connection for bipolar disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are directly related to his experiences in Vietnam. Service connection for tinnitus was denied due to lack of evidence linking it to service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and tinnitus prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a TDIU.