Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claims for PTSD, lower back disability, tinnitus, insomnia, and hearing loss was granted. The Board found new and material evidence in support of the PTSD claim, but denied reopening of the lower back disability claim due to lack of material evidence. Tinnitus is service-connected as it manifested during active duty. Hearing loss and insomnia are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted. The appeal seeking a 10 percent rating based on multiple, noncompensable disabilities has been dismissed as moot due to the assignment of a 10 percent disability rating. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent, the maximum rating available under VA regulations.,VA has remanded cases regarding cervical spine conditions, left knee arthritis, right knee patellofemoral syndrome, and tinnitus for further evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for asthma, a lumbar spine disorder, and tinnitus. The appeals for left hallux valgus, right hallux valgus, and migraines have been dismissed.

The Board has dismissed the issues of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a left shoulder disability due to the Veteran's withdrawal at his July 2022 hearing. The issue of psychiatric disability (to include PTSD and anxiety/depression) is remanded.

The VA denied the Veteran's appeal as the withholding of compensation benefits to recoup separation pay in the amount of $18,660.07 was proper.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches, atopic dermatitis, and tinnitus. The Veteran's claims of bilateral hearing loss were denied as she does not meet the regulatory threshold for hearing loss under VA criteria.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connection due to in-service noise exposure.,Service connection for Parkinson's disease and kidney cancer are granted based on chemical exposures during service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to a lack of probative value in the VA examiner's opinion regarding its onset during service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss have been denied as there is no evidence of an exceptional disability picture or additional functional impairment that would warrant a higher rating.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted. Service connection and initial ratings for left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) with degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, left lumbar radiculopathy, right knee disability, left knee disability, cervical spine disability, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, right elbow disability, and left elbow disability are denied. Service connection for major depressive disorder is also denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to inadequate examination findings. The Veteran contends that his hearing loss and tinnitus are related to noise exposure during military service.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C and liver cancer as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hepatitis C. The decision also grants service connection for tinnitus, finding that it began during active-duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions did not render him unemployable prior to June 23, 2014, and therefore the effective dates for TDIU and DEA benefits are denied.

The Veteran withdrew his claims for service connection for bilateral tinnitus and hearing loss disabilities.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to readjudicate the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The Veteran's testimony at his June 2023 Board hearing provided credible evidence of in-service noise exposure, which is sufficient to establish service connection for tinnitus. However, a remand is necessary to obtain an addendum medical opinion regarding the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied, and the appeal for service connection for right ear tinnitus was granted. The decision does not address specially adapted housing.

The Board has granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, which include posttraumatic stress disorder, right knee limitations, tinnitus, left ear hearing loss, and other conditions. The evidence shows that the Veteran requires significant assistance with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, grooming, and attending to hygiene needs.

The Veteran's claim for additional retroactive VA disability compensation benefits under the Concurrent Retirement and Disability Payment (CRDP) program is remanded due to insufficient information from the retired pay center and DFAS records. The AOJ must provide a detailed review of the Veteran's compensation award, specifically for the period prior to April 1, 2019.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, tinnitus, and TBI have prevented him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment due to his symptoms.