Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2025

The VA denied service connection for fungal infections but remanded decisions on bilateral torn rotator cuffs, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and degenerative lumbar disc disease.

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

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for tinnitus was denied. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was also denied. Claims for hypertension, migraine headaches, and lower back disability were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for both bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no evidence linking these conditions to the veteran's military service.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's tinnitus, acknowledging that it arose from his active duty service.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for depressive disorder was denied. The veteran was granted a 30% rating for GERD and service connection for tinnitus.

The veteran withdrew their claims, so the Board dismissed all issues related to service connection for skin disability, lower back degenerative arthritis disability, tinnitus, and a higher rating for left ankle sprain.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of hearing loss, tinnitus, psychiatric disorder, back disorder, nose disorder, and sinus disorder due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board dismissed the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service-connected tinnitus because the decision was final and not appealed within one year. The issue of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) will be addressed in a separate appeal.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted. Service connection for hearing loss and a left foot condition is denied. The claim for a right foot condition is remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. Claims for bilateral foot disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability were denied. Claims for bilateral hearing loss disability, left wrist disability, right wrist disability, and sleep apnea were remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and emphysema due to inadequate medical opinions.