Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2025

The Board denied the claim of CUE in the July 9, 2015 rating decision and granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus effective March 23, 2022.

The veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection and other related claims, resulting in their dismissal.

The appeal for clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in a January 2015 rating decision that denied service connection for tinnitus was denied.

The Board remands the service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, back condition, peripheral neuropathy (hands), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and respiratory issues, as well as the nonservice-connected pension benefits claim, due to an inadequate statement of reasons and bases in its January 2024 decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance of another person or housebound status, as well as a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, gout or arthritis of the hands, fingers, arms, and legs, and viral gastroenteritis as there was no evidence to support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or caused by active military service.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, both related to in-service hazardous noise exposure.

All appeals listed were dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied service connection for hemorrhoids, a bilateral ankle condition, and tinnitus as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board granted effective dates of January 30, 2013, for the award of service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, Type II diabetes mellitus, and coronary artery disease with stent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating and earlier effective dates, as well as an effective date for Dependents' Educational Assistance.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions and dismissed appeals for initial disability ratings, with the exception of remanding certain claims.

The Board denied service connection for memory loss, a low back disability, an eye disorder, and bilateral hearing loss. Tinnitus was granted, but the Veteran's left wrist scar did not warrant a compensable rating.

The appeal for service connection for tinnitus was dismissed due to a claims processing error.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea and remanded the claims for lymphatic cancer, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's disabilities are related to his active military service.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claims for a higher rating for left knee degenerative arthritis and service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding a nexus to the Veteran's in-service noise exposure.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for tinnitus due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board granted service connection for multiple conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease with disc protrusions, and various secondary conditions.