Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss disability, finding that the evidence supports a nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board remands the case for additional development to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus.

The Veteran withdrew the claims for service connection for back injury, obstructive sleep apnea, and tinnitus disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and sleep apnea as the evidence did not support a finding of current disability or a link to service.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine the nature and likely etiology of the Veteran's tinnitus, including whether it is related to noise exposure in service, a MUCMI, or due to toxic exposure during his service in Kuwait and Iraq.

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

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's hearing loss started in-service and worsened since then.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has remanded the case to provide the Veteran with proper notice concerning the right to a hearing.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a skin condition, left ear hearing loss disability, and tinnitus due to an error by the AOJ in failing to notify the Veteran of his right to a pre-decisional hearing.

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

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claim for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board remands the claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to conflicting information regarding the Veteran's ability to perform daily activities.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus to obtain additional medical opinions.

The appeal of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus was dismissed due to the absence of a controversy at issue.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted, while other claims were denied or remanded.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of April 2, 2020 for the award of service connection for PTSD with alcohol use disorder in remission and TBI residuals but denied increased ratings for multiple disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions prevented her from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment from April 4, 2022, to April 22, 2023.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities and basic eligibility to Dependents' Education Assistance under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and an initial rating of 30 percent for sclerosing mesenteritis and mesenteric lymphadenitis, while denying service connection for hearing loss and sleep apnea.

The Board granted a total disability rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities and basic eligibility to Dependents' Education Assistance benefits.