Getting a VA Tinnitus Rating Increase
Key Options to Consider Whenever Secondary Conditions Occur: If your tinnitus has caused or worsened other conditions (like depression, anxiety, insomnia, or migraines), you may qualify for secondary service connection ratings. Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU): If tinnitus combined with other service-connected disabilities prevents you from maintaining substantially gainful employment. Extraschedular Rating: In rare cases where tinnitus impacts your life in ways not covered by the standard rating schedule.