Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including lumbar spine disability, left lower radiculopathy, tinnitus, right lower radiculopathy, and bilateral hearing loss, precluded him from obtaining or maintaining any substantially gainful employment consistent with his education, background, and work history prior to May 15, 2015.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability, bilateral knee disability, and tinnitus as the evidence did not support an in-service injury or disease that caused these conditions.

The Veteran is found to be in need of regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, which include musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. The Board grants special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claims for hearing loss and tinnitus were reopened due to the submission of new evidence.,Service connection was granted for both hearing loss and tinnitus, with the Board finding that these conditions began during active duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment, as his combined disability rating is only 40 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and major depressive disorder (secondary to service-connected disabilities). Service connection was denied for lumbar spine disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are inextricably intertwined with his service connection claims, so both issues have been remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating on recurrent tinnitus was withdrawn. The Board granted the TDIU claim due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective from the date of this decision. The Veteran also received a grant for TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's tinnitus and headaches were granted service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for tinnitus as new and material evidence was not received, despite reopening the claim on previous occasions.

The Board has remanded the claims of right ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to new evidence received after the April 2017 supplemental statement of the case.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was granted, and he is now entitled to a 100% rating. Service connection for tinnitus is remanded as the RO has not yet issued a Statement of the Case on this issue.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for eligibility for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not service-connected, but his tinnitus is service-connected.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, proteinuria, BPH, and anemia. The reasons given were that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.,There is no direct evidence linking any of these conditions to military service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 10% rating for service-connected tinnitus is denied as the first communication expressing intent to file a claim was received on April 4, 2014.

The Veteran's service connection claims for vertigo, bilateral tinnitus, right shoulder labrum tear, left wrist ganglion cyst, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and tension headaches have been denied.,Service connection has been granted for these conditions, but the Veteran is not entitled to an increased rating or a higher initial disability evaluation.

Service connection is denied for bilateral pes planus, lumbar strain, scoliosis, bilateral ankle disorder (shin splints), fibromyalgia, and bilateral hearing loss. Service connection is granted for tinnitus.,The Veteran's pes planus was noted at the time of entrance into service but did not permanently worsen in active service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him disabled to the extent that he requires regular aid and attendance, warranting SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.