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Tinnitus VA Claims Update: Ratings, Risks, and Opportunities

Tinnitus is one of the most common service-connected disabilities, yet many veterans are unaware that a 10% rating does not have to be the end of the story. In this video, we explain how VA rates tinnitus under current regulations and why the rating is capped at 10%. You will learn what evidence VA looks for, how medical nexus opinions and lay statements can support a claim, and why your military occupational specialty and noise exposure history matter. A segment from our Veterans Legal Lowdown Podcast! READ the blog post here: https://cck-law.com/types-of-va-disab... Try our FREE CCK Law VA Claim Builder tool:https://cck-law.com/va-claim-builder/ Read more about CCK Law here: https://cck-law.com/we-work-for-every... Who We Are: Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick is the nation's leading veterans law firm. Since 1999, CCK Law has grown to include more VA-accredited advocates and attorneys than any other firm and represent nearly 30,000 veterans or their dependents before Veterans Affairs or the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. CCK Law attorneys have argued many of the most precedent-setting cases in veterans law, playing an indispensable role in clarifying the benefits of millions of veterans. As of 2025, the firm has published over 2,500 pages and 800 videos of free legal resources for veterans and their dependents. Feel free to ask questions, give us feedback, or request new veterans' law topics below! And don't forget to SUBSCRIBE so you won’t miss future videos. Visit our website at cck-law.com or call (888) 559-1385. 0:00 Introduction 0:38 What is Tinnitus? 1:17 Common Causes of Tinnitus in Service 2:34 How VA Rates Tinnitus 3:15 Proposed Changes to Tinnitus Ratings 4:10 Understanding Secondary Service Connection 4:47 Tinnitus and Mental Health Conditions 5:40 Migraine Headaches Secondary to Tinnitus 6:25 Somatic Symptom Disorder Explained 7:13 Sleep Disorders and Tinnitus 8:02 How to File for Secondary Service Connection 9:15 The Role of MOS and Noise Exposure 10:25 Conclusion and Resources