Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2025

The veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and dry eye syndrome were granted. Other claims, including those for appendectomy scars, PTSD, and an eating disorder, were denied or remanded.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities from July 2020 to December 2020.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, left eye disability, and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. The evidence did not support a link between these conditions and the veteran's military service.

The veteran's appeal for service connection of multiple conditions was dismissed because the veteran requested to withdraw the appeal.

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

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and a back injury because the evidence did not show that these conditions are related to military service.

The veteran's claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea due to PTSD has been granted.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for service connection for human T-lymphotropic virus, Type 1, mental disorder, sleep disorder, and tinnitus because new and relevant evidence was not received.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for OSA and TDIU due to errors in the duty to assist. The veteran will undergo further examinations.

The veteran's claim for service connection of migraine headaches has been granted. The decision is based on the relationship between the veteran's migraine headaches and their already service-connected PTSD and major depressive disorder with insomnia disorder.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus because the evidence did not show that it began in service or was related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The Board will consider all evidence of record upon readjudication.

The veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for service connection for restless leg syndrome and tinnitus were denied. The claim for service connection for sleep apnea was dismissed.

The appeals for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss were dismissed because the veteran did not file a timely appeal.

The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. Other claims were remanded or denied.

The Board granted service connection for both tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, recognizing that these conditions began during the veteran's active service.

The appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an initial compensable evaluation for sinusitis were dismissed because there are no remaining issues to be adjudicated.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted. The claim for bilateral hearing loss is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's tinnitus, finding that it began during active service or is related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an increased rating for tinnitus.