Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and tremors are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for tinnitus was denied because the correct form (VA Form 21-4138) was not submitted within one year of the AOJ decision, leading to a denial.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. The Board granted entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

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

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, bilateral hearing loss disability, and tinnitus, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from January 17, 2024 to June 27, 2025. The Board granted the claim for Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) during this period.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for tinnitus, an increased rating for right hand disability prior to June 3, 2024 and thereafter, and TDIU has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The appeals are not considered on the merits as they were not filed within one year of the relevant rating decisions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding her lumbar spine, cervical spine, and bilateral shoulder conditions.,The Veteran has been granted a 10 percent rating for allergic rhinitis. The appeal remains pending for the other issues.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his military service. The decision is based on the Veteran's credible testimony about noise exposure during active duty.

Entitlement to an earlier effective date for tinnitus is dismissed.,Entitlement to an effective date prior to March 25, 2014, for bilateral hearing loss is denied.,Entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to February 23, 2024, and in excess of 30 percent thereafter, for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance, leading to the grant of SMC at the intermediate rate. The rating for left knee flexion limitation is granted, as well as instability ratings for the left knee. Tinnitus remains rated at 10 percent. Service connection claims related to a left ear condition, depressive disorder with anxiety, left shoulder impingement syndrome, and migraine headaches are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for various conditions, including Parkinson's disease and skin cancer, due to asbestos exposure. The AOJ is instructed to obtain all relevant private treatment records from the Veteran’s providers.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The claims are being returned for additional examination and opinion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and bilateral blepharitis are denied. The claim of service connection for peripheral retinal degeneration is remanded.,The Veteran seeks service connection for peripheral retinal degeneration, but a VA medical examination or opinion addressing the relationship to his military service has not been provided.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient medical evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but remanded the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted service connection, but his pulmonary fibrosis is denied.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis, eye/vision disability, head injury, left ankle and right ankle disabilities, left knee and right knee disabilities, mid/lower back disability, and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by service.,Service connection for ED as secondary to PTSD was granted.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and left ear hearing loss, but denied service connection for right ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's headaches, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are all found to have begun during his active service.,Service connection is granted for migraine and tension headaches (headaches), bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus.