Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2025

The appeal for an increased rating for tinnitus was dismissed because the veteran did not file a timely notice of disagreement. The claim for service connection for hearing loss was also dismissed as it was filed on the wrong form.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's tinnitus, finding it related to in-service acoustic trauma.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea, considering it secondary to tinnitus. The decision was based on inadequate medical opinions and the need for further evaluation.

The veteran's claim for service connection of migraines as secondary to PTSD is granted. The Board found that the veteran's migraines are caused by his service-connected PTSD.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for hypertension and TDIU was denied. The claim for PTSD was remanded.

The Board granted service connection for migraines secondary to the veteran's service-connected tinnitus. The decision was based on evidence showing that the migraines are at least as likely as not related to the tinnitus.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of February 10, 1982 for service connection for multiple conditions related to traumatic brain injury (TBI).

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an earlier effective date or higher rating for tinnitus. It remanded decisions on service connection for hernia and right shoulder disabilities.

The veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection of tinnitus was denied. The effective date remains August 18, 2022.

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

The veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left knee condition, and left lower leg condition was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The Board dismissed the veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and a right ankle disability because they were not adjudicated by the Agency of Original Jurisdiction.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of October 20, 2021, for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted. The evidence shows the veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment since that date.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus were denied. Other conditions, including left knee, right knee, heart condition, sleep apnea, and back disability, were remanded.

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

The Board denied an earlier effective date for TDIU benefits, stating that the first claim for TDIU was filed on February 23, 2022.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were granted.

The Board dismissed the veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as moot because the veteran already has a combined 100 percent rating.

The Veteran's service-connected persistent depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder preclude substantial gainful employment, so a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus was granted. The Board found that the Veteran's conditions are related to acoustic trauma sustained during active service.