Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2025

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for an increased rating of tinnitus. The decision was based on the lack of a formal or informal claim prior to July 28, 2021.

The veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected kidney disability and special monthly compensation at the housebound rate, effective March 2, 2007.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities. The evidence did not show that the veteran's disabilities precluded him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for total disability due to individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to September 11, 2018, stating that the veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment during that period.

The veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) for the periods from May 24, 2013 to August 31, 2015 and from May 24, 2013 to present. Additionally, special monthly compensation (SMC) for housebound status was granted.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for various disorders, including right hip, bilateral shoulders, back, and bilateral knees, as well as tinnitus. The Board found that VA examinations are necessary to determine the nature and etiology of these claimed disorders.

The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. The Board found that the veteran's tinnitus is related to acoustic trauma sustained during service.

The Board denied service connection for acoustic trauma, including tinnitus, because the evidence did not show a link to military service.

The Veteran's service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus has been granted.

The veteran's claim for a 100% disability rating for PTSD, cannabis use disorder, and depression was granted effective November 9, 2020. The claim for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral tinnitus because the evidence did not show that the Veteran had tinnitus during or near the time of her claim.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's tinnitus, finding it was at least as likely as not related to his active-duty service.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The Board found that a medical opinion on whether these conditions were caused or aggravated by service-connected hepatitis C was missing.

The veteran was granted service connection for several conditions, including unspecified depressive disorder rated at 70%, tinnitus, headaches, hypertension, left and right knee conditions, and total disability due to individual unemployability (TDIU). The claim for an earlier effective date for the depressive disorder and service connection for hearing loss were denied. Claims for GERD, bilateral eye condition, COPD, and lower back disability were remanded.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to missing VA treatment records.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection for tinnitus and low back disability. The Veteran will receive further examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus were granted due to new and relevant evidence showing a link to acoustic trauma during service.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder and physical conditions, prevent him from obtaining or maintaining a substantially gainful occupation. Therefore, the veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The veteran's service connection for PTSD and MDD was granted with an effective date of September 27, 2021. Other conditions were denied or remanded.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus because the conditions did not manifest in service or within one year thereafter and are not related to noise exposure in service.