Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2026

The Board has determined that the VA rating decision on appeal is remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors, specifically regarding the adequacy of medical opinions and the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, as they prevent prolonged standing and walking.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient data and analysis in the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT) review, which did not adequately address the Veteran's need for personal care services based on his mental impairments.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and upper extremity, bilateral kidney condition, right shoulder condition, lower back condition, anxiety, bilateral foot condition, right knee condition, diabetes mellitus, type II, headaches, gum condition, hypertension, blood disorder, and tinnitus. The case is remanded for further examination regarding a left ankle condition.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss as it was withdrawn. Service connection for tinnitus is granted based on chronic disease presumptive service connection due to in-service noise exposure.

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

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's current tinnitus is related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral knee, back, tinnitus, and hearing loss, did not render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment from April 21, 2021 to April 21, 2022.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied as there is no persuasive evidence that the condition began during active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.,The claims for service connection for bronchial asthma, insomnia, and migraines were dismissed due to a failure to timely file a Notice of Disagreement within one year of receiving notification of the December 2023 rating decision.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral dry eye syndrome, tinea pedis, and bilateral glaucoma have been denied.,Service connection for tinnitus was granted with a rating of 10 percent, but the effective date is set to January 8, 2024.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, in combination, render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and work history. A total disability rating for compensation due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus did not manifest during service or within one year of service, and there is no evidence of continuity of symptoms since service. The Board finds that the Veteran's tinnitus is less likely related to military noise exposure.

The Veteran's right ankle disability is granted as service-connected.,The tinnitus claim has been readjudicated due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are proximately due to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD renders him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted entitlement to total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, right ankle condition, and tinnitus, caused him to be unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment prior to August 16, 2024. The Board granted TDIU based on the cumulative effects of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus disability is service-connected as it likely began during his active duty service and has continued since.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's disabilities are related to service and remands for further development.

The Veteran's dermatitis is granted as service connection, with the condition having arisen in service and continuing since.,Bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are denied as there is no evidence of a current disability for VA purposes or due to service.

The Veteran's tinnitus and acquired psychiatric disorder are granted service connection. The low back disability causing impairment in earning capacity is remanded for further review.