Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2025

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

The veteran's claim for service connection for right knee joint pain, left knee joint pain, left hip arthralgia with thigh splints, gynecological disorder, human papillomavirus, stress incontinence, allergic rhinitis, and tinnitus was denied. The veteran was granted a 70% rating for posttraumatic stress disorder. The claims for service connection for neck pain and lower back pain were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's tinnitus, finding that the evidence did not show it was related to his military service.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of tinnitus because the medical opinions provided were inadequate. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for multiple conditions, including PTSD and diabetes, was granted. The character of the Veteran's discharge from service does not bar VA benefits.

The Board granted service connection for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) effective July 1, 2020, and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status from the same date. The veteran also received an effective date of October 2, 2018, for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral tinnitus was granted. Other claims, including those for hearing loss and various numbness/tingling issues, were remanded for further action.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate. The decision was based on the lack of evidence showing that the service-connected disabilities rendered the veteran helpless enough to require regular aid and attendance.

The veteran's increased rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) to 60 percent from September 14, 2018 to October 14, 2019 is granted. An earlier effective date of September 14, 2018 for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status is also granted.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability was denied because there is no evidence of a current diagnosis. The claim for tinnitus was remanded for further examination.

The appeal for service connection of tinnitus was dismissed without prejudice due to the Veteran's death.

The veteran's effective date for service connection of tinnitus and prostate cancer was moved to January 19, 2021. Other issues were remanded.

Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus is granted.

The appeal for service connection of tinnitus was dismissed because the Veteran did not file a valid notice of disagreement within the required time frame.

The veteran's appeal for increased ratings and earlier effective dates was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The veteran's service connection for tinnitus and hearing loss was granted due to noise exposure during active service.

The veteran's appeal for higher ratings and service connection was dismissed because the veteran withdrew their request.

The veteran's claims for service connection for COPD, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, residuals of prostate cancer, hypertension, and neuropathy of the lower extremities were denied. The claim for tinnitus was granted.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The VA needs to get a new medical opinion on these conditions.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and MDD, have made it impossible for him to work. Therefore, the Board granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to January 21, 2014, and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance.