Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2025

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus and remanded the issue of a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran experienced tinnitus in service with recurrent symptoms thereafter.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for all service connection and earlier effective date claims, resulting in their dismissal.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and dismissed the appeal for PTSD, as well as other claims for service connection that were not supported by evidence.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, resolving all doubt in favor of the Veteran and finding that his tinnitus is etiologically related to his active service.

The Board dismissed several claims for service connection and a higher rating, including those for hypothyroidism, right achilles tendon strain, tinnitus, and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran withdrew all claims except for service connection for sleep apnea, which was remanded for further development.

The appeal for service connection for tinnitus was withdrawn by the veteran's representative and is therefore dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as the evidence did not show that she was unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for service connection for tinnitus and entitlement to service connection for hypertension due to lack of evidence supporting a diagnosis of hypertension and no communication indicating intent to apply for benefits prior to July 17, 2023.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was remanded for further evidence.

The appeal regarding service connection for multiple conditions has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD and an initial 40 percent rating for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine with IVDS, while denying service connection for a left shoulder disability and other conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a right ankle disability, and a left testicular disability due to insufficient evidence of current disabilities or a nexus to service.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claim for bilateral hearing loss due to potential additional periods of active duty and a need for further medical opinion.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus and remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a low back disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was remanded for further evidence.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was remanded for further evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to April 29, 2021.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus due to the Veteran's credible lay statements and conceded exposure to hazardous noise in service, despite a negative nexus opinion from the VA examiner.