Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence did not support a current disability or a link to in-service noise exposure.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection for cholesterol and granted cirrhosis of the liver in full, dismissing the appeal. The claims for earlier effective dates for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss were denied, as was a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss. Several claims for service connection were remanded.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the need of regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as the evidence did not support a claim filed within one year of the October 2018 denial.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeals for service connection and a compensable rating due to untimely filings or deferrals.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus as there was no medical evidence linking it to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus due to a lack of evidence showing a current diagnosis.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus based on the Veteran's credible statements and evidence of continuity of symptoms since service.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus based on a continuity of symptoms since discharge from active duty.

The Board denied service connection for a right ear hearing loss disability and remanded the claims for tinnitus and left ear hearing loss disability. The Veteran was granted an initial 10 percent rating for his right thumb disability.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of July 12, 2019 for the grant of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board granted an effective date of August 29, 2014 for the award of service connection for major depressive disorder with PTSD and TDIU, as well as eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance. The claim for a higher rating for tinnitus was denied.

The Board denied an effective date prior to January 28, 2013, for the grant of service connection for depressive disorder and a rating in excess of 70 percent for depressive disorder. The Board also denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus but granted an effective date of May 1, 2014, for the award of basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as there was no evidence to support a nexus between the in-service noise exposure and the current disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's conditions began in service and have been present since.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms had their onset during active service.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus but denied increased ratings for bilateral knee degenerative arthritis and allergic rhinitis.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, tinnitus, and anemia to obtain additional medical evidence.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for a 100 percent rating for PTSD and DEA benefits, but granted the reinstatement of a 10 percent rating for eczema.

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