Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2025

The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 70% from April 9, 2017, to January 18, 2020, and TDIU was granted from April 9, 2017. However, a higher rating for PTSD beyond 70% and SMC were denied.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus was denied, but a separate 30% rating for insomnia disorder was granted effective from September 14, 2022.

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hemorrhoids was denied, but the claim for TDIU from December 15, 2020 to September 1, 2022 was granted.

The veteran's service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus was granted based on acoustic trauma during active service.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for tinnitus was denied, but the effective date for service connection of tinnitus was granted as December 1, 2015. Service connection for hypertension was also granted.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's tinnitus, finding that it began during active service and has continued to the present.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for left lower extremity radiculopathy and service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), bilateral hearing loss, and bilateral tinnitus. The Board found that further records development and addendum opinions were needed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted.

The veteran's effective date for TDIU and DEA benefits is granted as of January 8, 2020.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's tinnitus, finding it attributable to service. The veteran's consistent statements and records supported the claim.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and migraines due to errors in the duty to assist.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeals for higher evaluations of PTSD, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss because the appeals were filed prematurely.

The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted, but the claim for right ear hearing loss was denied.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding no evidence that his respiratory failure was related to service or any service-connected disability.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for tinnitus was denied. The veteran was granted a 30% rating for tension headaches and a 10% rating for irritable bowel syndrome with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Other claims were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's tinnitus was not incurred during or as a result of his military noise exposure.

The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. The claim for a low back condition was denied. The claims for bilateral knee condition and tinea pedis were remanded for further development.

Service connection for tinnitus is denied. The claim for service connection for sleep apnea is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted. The Board found that the Veteran is unable to obtain or maintain gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.