Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied service connection for left ear hearing loss, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current condition had its onset during active military service and continued since separation from service.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current condition is etiologically linked to his noise exposure during active military service.

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

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates, as well as other benefits.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's reports of exposure to loud noises in service and her current symptoms are credible and supported by medical evidence.

The Board denied service connection for a low back condition, diabetes mellitus, type II (DMII), and bilateral hearing loss. However, it granted an initial rating of 20 percent for bilateral cataracts.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder. Other claims for service connection were denied.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral tinnitus and a bilateral hearing loss disability due to exposure to noise during military service, as well as other factors.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for tinnitus and a higher initial disability rating, finding that the evidence did not support these claims.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the evidence was at least in relative equipoise to establish a link between the Veteran's tinnitus and his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding no evidence of a nexus between the condition and his active duty service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted, while the claims for service connection for cataracts and floaters in both eyes are denied.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD renders him in need of regular aid and attendance, warranting special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.

The Board remands the claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to an unclear VA examination report.

The Board denied service connection for chronic sinusitis, left ankle disability, jaw disability, left knee disability, carpal tunnel syndrome, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, migraine headaches, cervical spine disc bulging at C5-C6 and C6-C7, radiculopathy of the right and left upper extremities, tinnitus, and rhinitis. However, service connection was granted for sleep disturbances (diagnosed as sleep disorder due to mental disorder).

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no evidence of a relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of tinnitus to correct a duty to assist error, specifically, to obtain an adequate VA medical opinion addressing the etiology of the Veteran's tinnitus.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus due to incomplete medical nexus opinions.

The appeal for a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss was denied, and the appeals for service connection for arthritis of the hips, sleep apnea, respiratory condition (including asthma), and tinnitus were dismissed.