Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2026

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate medical opinion, and thus, further evaluation is needed to determine if the Veteran qualifies for PCAFC benefits.

The Veteran's bilateral tinnitus and seborrheic dermatitis are granted service connection as the conditions are found to be at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus and vertigo are granted service connection as they are found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating for tinnitus and allergic rhinitis was denied, while the claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded.,PTSD service connection remains pending as a VA examination has not been conducted due to the Veteran's failure to attend scheduled examinations.

The Veteran's application for enrollment in the PCAFC was denied because he passed away before eligibility could be determined and finalized, making it impossible to enroll him in the program.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have started during service and has continued since, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's appeals for reductions in disability ratings and entitlement to higher ratings have been dismissed due to the AOJ's decisions not being appealable determinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is not related to service, and his low back and right knee conditions are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease with urinary problems, along with its associated residuals, was granted service connection effective December 10, 2021.,Tinnitus was also granted service connection effective December 10, 2021.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed due to untimely filing of VA Form 10182. The Board also remanded the claims for right knee and left wrist conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus due to a duty-to-assist error. The Veteran's right ear hearing loss claim is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current tinnitus had onset in service and is related to his military noise exposure, granting service connection for tinnitus.

The Board denied service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service. The claim of entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on need for regular aid and attendance was granted.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied the remaining claims due to lack of new and material evidence. The Veteran's knee, hand, hip, and back conditions were not related to his military service.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection on six conditions due to the September 2025 Notice of Disagreement being docketed in error and not addressing new issues.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for AVM, blindness (secondary to AVM), and tinnitus due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions occurred during active duty for training.

The Veteran's migraines are rated at 50 percent, and he is granted TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The appeals of the deferrals for various disability ratings and effective dates have been dismissed.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for certain conditions were granted, but the VA RO deferred decisions on the assignments of compensable disability ratings and effective dates.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD and special monthly compensation based on statutory housebound is denied. The effective date of the awards cannot be earlier than April 20, 2023.,There is no indication that a higher or earlier effective date can be granted due to new evidence received within one year prior to the decision.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and tinnitus have been granted. The claim for bilateral hearing loss has been denied, as the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a disability under VA regulations. The claims for neck and back disabilities are remanded due to a lack of a VA examination.