Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, back disability, and various peripheral neuropathies, render him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his inability to perform daily activities independently. The Board found that the evidence was in balance, with reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran, granting SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination regarding secondary service connection for tinnitus and whether it is related to service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The appeal for service connection of bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and melanoma is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for a separate, compensable rating for service-connected insomnia disorder is being remanded due to the need for further development and clarification of the relationship between his insomnia and tinnitus.

The Veteran is granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance at the 38 U.S.C. � 1114(n 1/2) rate, but no higher, prior to January 25, 2019 and from March 1, 2019, due to his service-connected depressive disorder alone causing him to be in need of regular aid and attendance.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus as secondary to the Veteran's now service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during his military service and are related to it.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a right ankle injury, residuals of a left knee injury, and tinnitus.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a right ankle injury, residuals of a left knee injury, and tinnitus.

The Board has granted an effective date of August 28, 2001 for the award of service connection for tinnitus. The Veteran's duties as a wheeled vehicle mechanic during his military service are considered relevant and warrant reconsideration of his earlier claim.

The Board has remanded the claims for higher ratings for right and left knee conditions, tinnitus, bilateral plantar fasciitis, left and right hip conditions, neck condition, and headaches. The Veteran's service connection claims for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep apnea, atrial fibrillation, diabetes type II, and hypertension are dismissed due to untimely filing.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus type II and bilateral diabetic polyneuropathy, result in significant limitations that necessitate regular aid and attendance. The Board has granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current condition began during her period of active service and continued thereafter.,Service connection for PTSD due to military sexual trauma was denied as there is no competent evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD.

The Veteran's bilateral upper and lower extremity radiculopathy, restless leg syndrome, tinnitus, chronic sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), heart disability to include cardiac arrythmia, right hand disability, TBI, bilateral eye disability as secondary to TBI, and vertigo as secondary to TBI are all granted.,The Veteran's service connection for these conditions is based on direct evidence of a relationship between the condition and his military service.

The Board granted the Veteran's claim for tinnitus, finding that it was incurred in service due to continuous symptoms since service and presumed under 38 C.F.R. § 3.309(a).

The Veteran's tinnitus is rated at the maximum allowable under VA guidelines, and no higher rating can be granted.,Right ear hearing loss has been found to be service-connected due to exposure to noise during military service. The Veteran now receives a non-compensable rating for this condition.,Right knee arthritis has been linked to an in-service injury, but the Board is unable to determine if it was caused by environmental chemical exposure or another factor.,Left radical nephrectomy, status post renal cancer, has been found to be service-connected due to exposure to environmental chemicals during military service.

The appeal concerning entitlement to service connection for a left thigh condition, claimed as a left hip condition is dismissed.,The appeals concerning entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea and hemorrhoids are dismissed.

The Veteran's tinnitus was incurred during service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is currently rated noncompensable, and the claim for a compensable rating is denied.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted based on credible evidence of its onset during service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate opinion regarding the onset of tinnitus during service. The Veteran's claim for service connection will be reconsidered with a new medical opinion.