Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2025

Service connection for tinnitus and PTSD has been granted.

The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. The claim for hearing loss was remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions and increased ratings for several disabilities. However, the claim for tinnitus was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no evidence that these conditions were incurred in or due to his time in service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were granted based on evidence showing a relationship to in-service exposure to hazardous noise.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. Claims for penile condition, left foot condition, right foot condition, left ankle condition, right ankle condition, and low back condition were remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was remanded for further evaluation.

The Board granted service connection for both bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to the veteran's military service.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date and a higher disability rating for psychotic mood disorder was granted. The claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for tinnitus was dismissed because he withdrew the appeal. The claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease and PTSD, were found to prevent him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment since March 22, 2011. Therefore, the Board granted an extraschedular total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's claims for service connection for colon cancer, lung cancer, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral hands, legs, and feet, and tinnitus have all been denied. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is also denied. The issue of service connection for vertigo has been remanded.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus because the evidence showed it did not start in service and is not related to service.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's tinnitus, finding that it began during active service.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted. All other issues are remanded for further review.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions, including undiagnosed illness related to Gulf War service and sleep disturbances. However, it remanded decisions on joint pains, sleep apnea, fatigue, diabetes mellitus, tinea pedis, and TDIU.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were granted based on new and relevant evidence showing a link to noise exposure during active duty.

The appeal for service connection of tinnitus is remanded. The Board needs more information to decide the case.

The veteran was granted service connection for tinnitus and cervical spondylosis, but denied for other conditions.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, resolving doubt in the Veteran's favor.