Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2025

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and a higher rating for tinnitus, as well as service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted. The Board found that the veteran's tinnitus is related to his military service.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, asthma, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. Therefore, the Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus to obtain an adequate VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU prior to November 30, 2016 was denied as the evidence did not show that he was unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance, as her service-connected conditions do not significantly impact her ability to perform functions of self-care.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not render him incapable of maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from May 16, 2009, to March 10, 2013. The Board granted TDIU and DEA benefits during this period.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU prior to July 28, 2016 is remanded due to the combined effects of his service-connected disabilities including fibromyalgia, unspecified sleep wake syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, tinnitus and dermatitis. The Board finds that he does not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(a).

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence to support a causal relationship between his active duty military service and his current condition. The Board also found insufficient evidence to establish secondary service connection based on sinusitis.

The appeal for service connection of multiple myeloma was dismissed due to procedural issues, and the claim for tinnitus was denied because it was not shown to be related to military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted. The Board found that the Veteran's tinnitus began during his military service and has continued since then.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection for tinnitus and hearing loss. The Veteran's service treatment records are incomplete, and an adequate medical opinion is needed.

The appeal for service connection of a psychiatric condition, possibly related to tinnitus, is remanded. The Board needs more information from medical experts.

The Board dismissed claims for diverticulitis, hiatal hernia, right ankle disability, and left finger scar. Claims for left ankle disability and acquired psychiatric disorder were denied. Other conditions were remanded.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted. The issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection for right groin pain was denied, but the claim for tinnitus was granted.

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

The veteran's request for a higher rating for tinnitus and service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied. Other issues related to digestive system disability, back disability, right foot disability, psychiatric disability, and penile disability were remanded for further evaluation.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's tinnitus, finding that it began during active service and is related to in-service noise exposure.