Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2025

The Board granted a 10 percent disability evaluation for chronic suppurative otitis media and denied an increase in the rating for tinnitus. The other claims were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus based on a finding of continuous symptoms since service, which qualifies as a presumptive condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that there is no credible evidence linking the condition to his military service. The issue of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea was remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for back pain/disc issues, an initial compensable disability rating for unspecified headaches syndrome, and dismissed the claims for service connection for tinnitus and increase evaluation for restless leg syndrome (RLS).

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms were continuous or recurrent in service or since service separation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as well as a combined evaluation higher than 80 percent.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus but denied service connection for rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension.

The Board granted service connection for a back injury but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor based on his exposure to hazardous noise during service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to an inadequate medical opinion.

The Board granted the restoration of a 20 percent disability rating for left lower extremity radiculopathy and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a left hip disability, and a right hip disability.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus based on new evidence that was not considered in previous decisions.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that the evidence did not support a relationship between the condition and his military service.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, neck disability (spondylosis), and bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, and a bilateral knee disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence linking the condition to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating or service connection based on the current medical findings.

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

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, as there was no evidence of a medical nexus between the condition and his active duty. The claims for service connection for traumatic brain injury (TBI), scars due to nose injury, and tinnitus were remanded for further development.

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