Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral pes planus with hammer toes, hallux valgus and degenerative arthritis, sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and bilateral kidney cysts, rendered him unable to secure or follow gainful employment. The Board granted the TDIU based on these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and attendance, leading to the grant of SMC based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding no competent or credible evidence linking the condition to his military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is a chronic disease that manifested to a compensable degree within one year of discharge from active service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and anxiety, finding that there is no evidence of an in-service incurrence or onset of these conditions.

The Board has granted an effective date of September 17, 2019 for the award of a TDIU and basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities met the schedular criteria for a TDIU as of January 31, 2018.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that it had its onset in service and is related to noise exposure during active service. The decision also notes that new evidence was submitted after a previous denial.

The Veteran's tinnitus and erectile dysfunction are granted service connection, while hypertension is remanded. The decision also denies a compensable rating for migraine headaches.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not preclude him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board has denied entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU).

The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to provide proper notice of the right to a hearing before the AOJ.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU was denied as the evidence did not establish that he is unable to secure or follow substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and bilateral lung nodules are remanded due to the need for further development including obtaining private medical records and developing a TERA claim.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that there is at least an even balance of evidence to support the claim and resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's left knee joint replacement is currently rated at 30 percent, which is the highest available rating. The Board denied a higher rating as there was no evidence of severe painful motion or limitation of motion.,Bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable rating under the applicable criteria.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. Service connection is being remanded for the lumbar spine disability and right knee and calf disabilities.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected, with a rating of 10 percent.,The Veteran's back disability remains at a 40 percent rating. The Board finds the evidence does not support an increase to higher ratings.,The Veteran's radiculopathy of the femoral nerve in both lower extremities are each granted initial 20 percent ratings.,Service connection for GAD, bilateral hearing loss, and chronic kidney pain is remanded.,A compensable disability rating (greater than 0 percent) for chronic kidney infections is also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and thoracolumbar disorder (DDD of the thoracic and lumbar spine) have been granted. The decision also dismisses his claim for a compensable rating for left shoulder injury with pain.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to duty-to-assist errors. The AOJ must obtain VA outpatient records from Viera, Florida and private medical records from Dr. Gayden.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA claims are remanded due to insufficient evidence for a schedular rating, and the issues are inextricably intertwined.