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 the condition and her military service.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for the Veteran's unspecified anxiety disorder but denied an increased rating for tinnitus.

The appeal was dismissed as the notice of disagreement (NOD) was not timely filed.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for both skin rash disability and tinnitus due to untimely filing of the appeal requests.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on the evidence of record.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal to reverse or revise a July 2020 rating decision that denied service connection for tinnitus on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE).

The Board denied various claims for increased ratings and effective dates, including those for tinnitus, wrist scars, lower extremity radiculopathy, bulimia nervosa, psychiatric disability, benign neutropenia, herpes II, GERD, plantar fasciitis, and TDIU.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and right shin splints, while denying service connection for left ear hearing loss. The claim for right knee condition was remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, left knee degenerative joint disease, and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings, service connection, and TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for right and left shoulder disorders, but denied service connection for tinnitus and multiple sclerosis. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were also denied.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus and remanded the claim for service connection for a low back disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lung and respiratory conditions, personality disorder, and tinnitus, throat condition, obstructive sleep apnea, and migraine headaches were denied. However, the claim for an increased rating for PTSD was granted, as well as TDIU from February 27, 2018, to December 11, 2019.

The Board denied entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status prior to October 10, 2014, as the Veteran did not meet the threshold requirements for SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s).

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a recurrent right knee disability, and recurrent foot disabilities as there was no evidence of these conditions during active service or within the relevant presumptive period.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date, higher initial ratings, and service connection for various conditions.

The Board denied service connection for keratitis, tinnitus, and migraine headaches due to a lack of evidence supporting the claims.

The Board denied service connection for a digestive disorder, bilateral foot pain, bilateral hearing loss, diabetes, degenerative arthritis (claimed as lower back pain), and migraines. However, tinnitus was granted.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, resolving all doubt in the Veteran's favor and finding that her tinnitus is caused by her service.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, resolving all doubt in the Veteran's favor based on credible lay testimony of noise exposure during active military service.