Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2025

The veteran is granted a rating for total disability based on individual unemployability due solely to service-connected PTSD and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status, effective February 1, 2022.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral dry eye syndrome was granted at 20%, but the claim for a higher rating for tinnitus was denied.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's tinnitus, finding that the evidence was at least evenly balanced regarding its relation to in-service acoustic trauma.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal for service connection for tinnitus because the proper forms were not submitted.

The veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA benefits was granted, with the effective date set to December 23, 2013.

The Board granted service connection for both obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and tinnitus. The evidence was considered evenly balanced, but reasonable doubt was resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, concluding that the veteran's tinnitus was caused by active service.

The Board denied the veteran's appeals for service connection for a left shoulder disorder, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and tinnitus because no new and relevant evidence was submitted to reopen these claims.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus and right knee scar was denied. The claims for right knee degenerative arthritis, instability, and limitation of extension were remanded for further examination.

The veteran's request for an earlier effective date and a higher rating for PTSD was denied. However, the veteran was granted TDIU as of April 1, 2019.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for specially adapted housing and a special home adaptation grant due to errors in the duty to assist. The Veteran will undergo further medical examinations.

The Board denied service connection for both bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no evidence of in-service incurrence or aggravation.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus was denied because the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent has already been assigned.

The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. Claims for bilateral optic nerve cupping, bilateral retinal detachment, and right ear hearing loss disability were denied. Other claims were remanded for further action.

Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus has been granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating higher than 10 percent for tinnitus, stating that the maximum schedular rating has already been assigned.

The veteran's service connection for tinnitus and both knee conditions was granted. Other claims were remanded.

The Board denied increased disability ratings for several conditions and remanded issues related to effective dates. The Veteran's claims for higher ratings were based on evidence that did not meet the criteria for increased ratings.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hyperthyroidism was denied. The claim for tinnitus was granted. The claims for an anxiety disorder and TDIU were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed disabilities, including foot, ankle, knee, wrist, back, joint pain, mouth, erectile dysfunction, IBS, headache, tinnitus, and psychiatric disorders.