Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claim for bilateral hearing loss due to inadequate medical evidence.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the grant of service connection for tinnitus and migraine headaches, as the Veteran's claims were not received prior to April 19, 2022.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board remands the issues of character of discharge, service connection for tinnitus and obstructive sleep apnea to correct pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors.

The Board granted service connection for a disability manifested by wheezing, but remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, diabetes mellitus, and hypothyroidism.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for low back injury, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus to allow for further development of evidence.

The Veteran was granted separate ratings of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance, a higher rating under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o), and a higher rating under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(1).

The Veteran withdrew all pending claims and appeals, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another since September 30, 2020.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD and an initial 20 percent rating for dry eye syndrome with pinguecula, while denying service connection for other psychiatric disorders, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and multiple musculoskeletal conditions. Some claims were remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran based on his credible and competent statements regarding the onset and post-service continuity of the symptomatology diagnosed as tinnitus.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, warranting a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates for tinnitus, cervical strain, and hypertension.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's in-service noise exposure caused his condition.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, and these claims are dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss as there was no evidence that it met a compensable level during the period on appeal.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, migraines, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and tinnitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment due to a lack of eligibility based on service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection, while the appeals for right shoulder and right knee disabilities are dismissed.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor and finding that her tinnitus is at least as likely as not related to excessive noise exposure during service.