Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for degenerative arthritis and spinal stenosis of the lumbar spine, degenerative disc disease and spinal stenosis of the cervical spine, migraines, and tinnitus secondary to PTSD.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a low back disability, right knee disability, right shoulder disability, and tinnitus to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions were denied, except for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss disability which were granted. The veteran was also granted service connection for hypertension.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that there was no persuasive evidence linking her condition to her military service.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus but granted an initial 100 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on the severity of symptoms impacting occupational and social functioning.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, assigned a 20% rating for right knee strain with limitation of flexion, denied a compensable rating for right knee strain with limitation of extension, and granted a separate 20% rating for right knee instability. The claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, back disability, and GERD were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and somatic system disorder. The claims for shortness of breath, ache in chest and cough, erectile dysfunction, and TMJ dysfunction were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, remanded claims for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), a mental health condition, and increased ratings for the Veteran's knee strain and scoliosis.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for anxiety, tinnitus, headaches, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and GAD, as well as tinnitus.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the service connection claims for vertigo, dry eye syndrome, and various bilateral conditions due to insufficient evidence.

The Board remands the claims for service connection due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, as it is unclear whether the Veteran's claimed conditions are due to any incident of his period of active service.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus as the evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's tinnitus was related to her military service.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including tension headaches, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and a bilateral hearing loss disability. The Board also denied an initial compensable rating for the Veteran's headache disability.

The Board remands the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to an unclear employment history and a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's tinnitus had its onset during his military service and has continued since.

The Board denied the Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection for a back disorder and tinnitus, as new and material evidence was not submitted.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) for further development and readjudication.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus based on the evidence showing symptoms first manifested in service and have been continuous since separation.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for tinnitus and an increased evaluation for major depressive disorder with alcohol use disorder to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.