If you’re a Veteran and have been denied your full benefits or are seeking to increase your VA disability rating for Tinnitus, we’re here to help you fight back and win.
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Do you hear ringing, buzzing, or hissing in your ears that just won’t go away? This condition, known as tinnitus, is one of the most common disabilities among Veterans. Imagine a life where you have the resources to manage your tinnitus and its effects. Tucker Disability Law has successfully helped countless Veterans like you increase their VA disability ratings for tinnitus by addressing secondary conditions.
How We Help You Win Your Tinnitus VA Claim
Facing tinnitus is difficult enough without having to go through months and often years of governmental red tape to get your benefits.
The VA system is designed to wear you down until you give up and go away, leaving you frustrated, angry, and worried about how you’re going to pay the bills.
At Tucker Disability Law, we specialize in helping Veterans understand and navigate the complexities of tinnitus claims. Our team is dedicated to ensuring you receive accurate VA disability ratings for tinnitus and accompanying secondary conditions so you can start receiving the benefits you need.
We also know that you can’t wait years to get those benefits.
That’s why we specialize in winning cases at the Regional Office level, getting you the compensation you need in a fraction of the time it takes those other disability law firms.
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How Do Veterans Get Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is more than just an annoying noise—it’s a symptom of an underlying condition. It can manifest as a persistent ringing, buzzing, hissing, or clicking sound in the ears. This noise can be constant or intermittent and varies in loudness.
Veterans are particularly susceptible to tinnitus due to the nature of their service. Exposure to loud sounds without adequate hearing protection is a common cause.
Whether it’s the sound of gunfire, explosions, or continuous noise from aircraft and heavy machinery, these loud environments can damage the delicate structures within the ear, leading to tinnitus.
Understanding VA Disability Ratings for Tinnitus
Tinnitus is often rated at a 10% disability level by the VA but this is just the beginning.
Many Veterans don’t realize that tinnitus can be linked to other conditions, known as secondary conditions, which can increase your overall disability rating.
Conditions such as hearing loss, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances and others can be connected to tinnitus and may qualify you for additional benefits.
Secondary Conditions and VA Disability Ratings for Tinnitus
Tinnitus doesn’t just affect your hearing; it can also lead to secondary conditions such as:
- Anxiety and Depression: Constant ringing can cause significant emotional distress.
- Sleep Disturbances: Tinnitus can make it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep, leading to chronic fatigue.
- Balance Issues: In some cases, tinnitus is associated with inner ear problems that affect your balance such as Meniere’s Disease
- Migraine Headaches
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Getting these secondary conditions recognized by the VA can increase your overall VA disability ratings for tinnitus and benefits.
Additionally, if your tinnitus prevents you from working, you might be eligible for Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU), which allows you to receive benefits at the 100% disability rate even if your tinnitus and accompanying secondary condition rating is less than 100%.
Qualifying for TDIU:
- One disability rated at least 60%, or
- Multiple disabilities with a combined rating of 70% or more, with one disability rated at least 40%.
How Much Money Can You Get Monthly from VA Disability Benefits?
The amount you receive depends on your VA disability rating for tinnitus and other related secondary conditions.
The rating is a percentage measured by the severity of your service-connected condition. In other words, the more severe your condition, the higher your rating. If you have multiple conditions, the VA uses a special formula to combine them into one overall rating.
Here’s a general breakdown of what you might expect:
These figures can increase if you have dependents or if your condition worsens over time. For more information, go to our VA Disability Compensation Page.
A higher rating not only means more financial support each month, it can also qualify you for additional benefits, such as increased access to VA healthcare services, vocational training and housing assistance.
Take the First Step Toward Getting the Benefits You Deserve
At Tucker Disability Law, we are dedicated to helping Veterans secure the benefits they’ve earned.
Whether you need help navigating the VA’s rating system, appealing your denial, or applying for TDIU, we’re here for you.
