Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2026

The Board has granted effective dates of January 31, 2023 for the awards of service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, lumbar spine intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative arthritis, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and asthma.

The Veteran's lumbar spine, cervical spine, right upper extremity radiculopathy, acquired psychiatric disorder with bruxism, allergic rhinitis, eczema, hemorrhoids, IBS, bilateral eye disability, and tinnitus have been granted effective July 30, 2022.,The Veteran's lumbar spine and cervical spine disabilities, right upper extremity radiculopathy, acquired psychiatric disorder with bruxism, allergic rhinitis, eczema, hemorrhoids, IBS, bilateral eye disability, and tinnitus have been granted effective July 30, 2022.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted, but an earlier effective date is denied. The Veteran is already receiving the maximum schedular rating for his tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss due to a duty-to-assist error. The Veteran's claim for tinnitus is denied as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or continuity of symptomatology, while his claim for bilateral hearing loss is remanded for an addendum opinion.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted.,Service connection for rheumatoid arthritis is denied.,The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder, PTSD, depression and insomnia, is dismissed as the benefit was already granted in a previous decision.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to hazardous noise exposure during his military service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, both dating back to May 30, 2025. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient medical opinions and incomplete service treatment records.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted prior to October 16, 2019, and dismissed from that date onwards due to the receipt of a 100% disability rating for Meniere's disease.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, and tinnitus. The evidence does not show a current disability or in-service injury that could be linked to these conditions.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted service connection. The leg length discrepancy is denied under 38 U.S.C. § 1151, as the surgery was not performed with carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment, or similar fault. The lumbar spine disability is also denied under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to the denial of leg length discrepancy claim.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as her service-connected disabilities did not preclude her from securing or following substantially gainful occupation. The TMJ claim is remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine disorder is dismissed as the Veteran did not timely file a Notice of Disagreement.,Service connection granted for acquired psychiatric disorder, including adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood (claimed as PTSD), secondary to service-connected tinnitus.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected. The Board found that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's tinnitus, psychiatric condition, erectile dysfunction, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are all granted service connection.,Service connection for ankylosis of the middle finger of the left hand is denied as a compensable evaluation cannot be assigned.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection as it was incurred during active duty. The low back disability is remanded for further examination and medical opinions to determine if it is related to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left shoulder disorder, left ankle disorder, and tinnitus have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher evaluations under the applicable diagnostic codes.

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

The Veteran's tinnitus, GERD, and OSA have been granted service connection. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction has not.,Service connection for tinnitus, GERD, and OSA is established based on direct evidence of their onset during or shortly after service.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of ambulance transportation costs incurred on September 12, 2024 was denied because it was received more than 30 days after the travel. The appeal is based solely on service connection and not related to exposure or other presumptions.