Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2025

The Board granted separate evaluations of 30 percent for vertigo, 10 percent for tinnitus, and 10 percent for left ear hearing loss prior to March 13, 2022.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and a higher initial rating for tinnitus, but granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status effective May 16, 2024.

The Board denied service connection for low back strain, tinnitus, and PTSD. However, it granted a 30 percent disability rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and remanded the claims for bilateral knee conditions.

The Board granted readjudication of the claims for service connection for hypertension and lumbosacral strain (back pain) based on new evidence, while denying increased ratings for posttraumatic stress disorder with alcohol use disorder and tinnitus. The Board also remanded several other claims for further development.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus based on new evidence that was submitted after the initial denial.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus based on the Appellant's credible report of its onset after exposure to gun fire during active military service.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for left shoulder impingement syndrome, but granted service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a right big toe disability as there was no evidence to support that these conditions were related to his active military service.

The Board denied the veteran's appeals for restoration of ratings and higher ratings for various conditions, as well as earlier effective dates for certain ratings.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as the evidence did not support higher ratings or service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for tinnitus, service connection for bilateral hearing loss and back injury, and remanded the claims for service connection for foot pain and neck condition.

The Board denied service connection for right knee and shoulder disabilities but granted service connection for tinnitus.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and denied it for tinnitus, while remanding the claim for a brain tumor.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and various musculoskeletal conditions, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, effective February 10, 2025. The claim for a sinus disorder was remanded.

The Board remands the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including heart condition, hypertension, diabetes, and foot and arm disabilities, due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding VA examinations.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus based on new and relevant evidence that was not previously considered.

The Board denied service connection for asbestosis, headaches, right ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and a low back disability. The claim for a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss was also remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a need for updated service personnel records.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus based on a presumptive basis due to the Veteran's continuous symptoms since service and his exposure to noise during military service.