Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for a disorder of the feet, claimed as status post bunionectomy and status post gallbladder removal. The claims for tinnitus, PTSD, and other back, bladder, GERD, hysterectomy, neck, shoulder, hip, knee, and plantar fasciitis disabilities were denied or remanded.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus based on the Veteran's exposure to hazardous military noise during active service.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, resolving doubt in the Veteran's favor based on in-service exposure to hazardous noise.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied an increased rating for ADHD. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and left knee meniscal tear were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, degenerative arthritis (lumbar spine), and lumbar radiculopathy, right lower extremity. The claims for PTSD, alcohol use disorder, a right shoulder disorder, and sleep apnea were remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for adjustment disorder with anxiety and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as the evidence did not support the level of impairment required for these ratings.

The Board denied service connection for right ankle strain with lateral instability, bipolar I disorder, and tinnitus as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active military service.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claim for a bilateral foot disability other than pes planus due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss due to the lack of a current diagnosis, and remanded claims for diabetes mellitus type II and hypertension associated with herbicide exposure for further development.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claim for a condition of the feet, to include bilateral plantar fasciitis.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral pes planus and tinnitus, while denying service connection for various other conditions including acne, right wrist disability, back disability, neck disability, left hand disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, right hip disability, left hip disability, migraines headaches, traumatic brain injury (TBI), sinusitis, sleep apnea, and hearing loss.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status due to his service-connected disabilities not meeting the criteria.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, as the maximum schedular rating has been assigned.

The Veteran withdrew her appeals for service connection and initial rating, thus the Board dismissed the matters.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the condition and his military service.

The Board denied service connection for cold weather injury, tinnitus, erectile dysfunction (ED), and conditions of the ankles, shoulders, and left hand due to a lack of evidence showing in-service incurrence or current diagnosis.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus to obtain outstanding VA and private treatment records.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a left foot condition, back condition, and tinnitus due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for eligibility for specially adapted housing, a special home adaptation grant, and financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment. The claim of CUE in the September 14, 2017, rating decision was also denied.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss but granted service connection for tinnitus.