Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2026

The Board has denied service connection for hypothyroidism and remanded the claims of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus and right ear hearing loss were granted effective December 31, 2013. The Board denied earlier effective dates as the evidence did not warrant such a change.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral tinnitus, finding that his in-service exposure to hazardous noise caused his current condition.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection, with a disability rating of 40 percent for bilateral hearing loss. The issue of service connection for tinnitus has been resolved in full.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are being remanded due to procedural errors and the need for additional medical examinations.,Service connection is granted for tinnitus, but denied for hearing loss.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus as there is no current diagnosis of tinnitus in his medical records.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection due to the lack of a valid claim prior to February 23, 2021.

The Veteran's OSA was granted an initial 30 percent rating, but no higher.,Service connection for tinnitus was granted. The Board found the Veteran had a current diagnosis and service exposure to noise that could be related to his tinnitus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is being remanded due to a duty to assist error and the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, and he is now rated at a 70 percent disability rating for his psychiatric condition. The Veteran also received grants for the service connection of various disabilities including right hand carpal tunnel, left hand carpal tunnel, right knee, left knee, and left shoulder conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's tinnitus originated during active service due to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance, as he can still drive a car and does not require constant assistance with daily activities. Therefore, his claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected tinnitus disability alone did not render him unemployable during the appeal period. The Board found that his back and hip conditions were more significant factors in his inability to work, leading to a denial of TDIU.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to inconsistencies in audiometric results and concerns about malingering.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the claim of bilateral hearing loss due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error and an inadequate VA examination.

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

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including lumbar spondylosis and other conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea and irritable bowel syndrome, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted, as new and relevant evidence supports the claim.,Service connection is also granted for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD with MDD and lumbosacral strain with DDD. The Veteran's obesity is considered an intermediate step in this relationship.

The Board has determined that there was a duty to assist error and remands the case for further development.

The Board has determined that there are pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors in the service connection determinations for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, and remands these issues for additional development.