Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that the evidence does not support a link between his current condition and active service. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and vertigo are being remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus as it was not shown in service, not shown to a compensable degree within one year of service, and is not causally or etiologically related to service.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, heart disability, liver disability, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, right hip disability, left hip disability, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, and bilateral pes planus. The appeal seeking service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a right knee disability, and a left knee disability was dismissed.

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

The Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability to include depression and PTSD was granted, while claims for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), left restless leg syndrome, right restless leg syndrome, chronic headaches, and bilateral tinnitus were denied or remanded.

The appeal for service connection for back pain and tinnitus was dismissed due to the untimely filing of a Notice of Disagreement.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the evidence is at least in relative equipoise regarding its onset during military service. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claims for increased ratings for knee and low back disabilities, as well as a total disability rating due to individual unemployability.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, dermatosis, sleep apnea, and narcolepsy but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The Board also remanded several other claims for further development.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding a link between the Veteran's in-service noise exposure and his current conditions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus to correct a duty to assist error that occurred prior to the rating decision on appeal.

The appeal for service connection for tinnitus was dismissed as the earliest effective date of service connection has been granted, and no greater potential benefits can be discerned.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as well as remanded several other claims.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claim for lumbosacral strain due to an inadequate medical opinion.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, celiac disease with cyclic vomiting syndrome, adjustment disorder with anxiety, PTSD, and ulnar and median neuropathy of the right upper extremity as they were essentially identical to previous denials.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus, chronic sinusitis, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims for left ankle pain, right ankle pain, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and radiculopathy of the lower extremities were denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent disabling for service-connected tinnitus and remanded claims for service connection for asthma, rhinitis, and bronchitis due to outstanding medical records and unclear nexus opinions.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and dermatitis, finding that both conditions are related to the Veteran's active duty service.