Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus because the condition did not manifest within the applicable presumptive period and there is no evidence linking it to in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection of tinnitus was denied. The earliest possible effective date is December 17, 2022.

The Board denied service connection for both tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence does not support a relationship to military service.

The Board denied the veteran's request for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance for TBI residuals. The evidence did not show a need for a higher level of care by a licensed professional.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were granted based on new and relevant evidence.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The Board needs more medical opinions to determine if these conditions are related to military service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted. The Board found that the veteran's tinnitus was present during his active military service and is currently present.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an effective date prior to October 21, 2021, for service connection of tinnitus. The earliest possible effective date is the date of the claim.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The right to continue the appeal through substitution is available.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities was granted.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection for tinnitus. The VA will reconsider the August 2023 examination and may order a new one.

The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating was denied, but they were granted TDIU and SMC due to their service-connected psychiatric disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for both bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence did not support a current disability or a link to in-service events.

The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied. The claims for heart conditions, hallux valgus, and hammer toes were remanded for further development.

The veteran's request for an increased disability rating for tinnitus was denied. The evaluations for a painful scar, right ankle issues, and service connection for cardiovascular disease were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions, including left ear hearing loss, right knee disability, hypertension, headaches, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and sleep disorder. It also denied a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), right ear hearing loss, and a higher rating for tinnitus. The claim for service connection for a bilateral eye disability was remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to inadequate examinations. The case will be reconsidered with proper evidence.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus was denied. The claims for service connection for headaches, hypertension, and TBI were remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and a rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder (MDD).

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for adjustment disorder with depressed mood. The decision was based on the lack of new and material evidence within one year of previous denials.