Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for tinnitus was denied, but his claim for service connection for insomnia disorder as secondary to his service-connected tinnitus was granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions, including bilateral flatfoot, moderate degenerative disc disease at L1-L2 and lower lumbar spine facet joint osteoarthritis, tinnitus, unspecified anxiety disorder, bronchial asthma, sinusitis, and sleep apnea, do not meet the criteria for service connection as they are not shown to have been incurred or aggravated by active service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these conditions are causally related to the Veteran's military service, specifically his exposure to hazardous noise.

The Veteran's appeal regarding service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus has been dismissed as the Veteran requested withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for tinnitus and an increased rating for a back disability due to incomplete medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and a new opinion is needed regarding whether the Veteran's tinnitus had its onset in or is otherwise related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease, left hip replacement, and PTSD. The decision grants special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran did not experience tinnitus during his periods of active duty and there is no evidence linking it to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the right knee is granted. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are denied, as well as the claim for service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's tinnitus claim is granted. The Parkinson's disease claim is remanded for further review.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service noise exposure and continuous symptoms since separation from service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to the Veteran's active military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and rating adjustments were denied. The appeal was remanded for further action on several issues, including those related to migraines, IBS, and other conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus began during his active service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction has been denied. The May 2025 appeal for left lower extremity neuropathy, right lower extremity neuropathy, and a compensable rating for bilateral dry eye syndrome is dismissed.,Service connection for tinnitus has been granted.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and hearing loss prevent him from securing or following gainful employment, leading to a TDIU award.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus, but granted service connection for left ear hearing loss. The decision did not address any clothing allowance or fee dispute.

The Veteran's right knee disorder, left knee disorder, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss are as likely as not related to his active-duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions (coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, hearing loss, and tinnitus) have impacted his ability to work. The VA has not obtained all relevant records for the determination of TDIU prior to November 17, 2020. Therefore, the case is being remanded to obtain these records.

The appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD have been dismissed due to improper concurrent elections. The appeal for service connection for a low back disability and gout has been remanded.