What are the top 5 conditions secondary to tinnitus?

The most common conditions that can be secondary to tinnitus are depression, anxiety, hearing loss, headaches/migraines, and sleep apnea. Each of these conditions may be eligible for additional compensation from the VA if a direct link to service-connected tinnitus can be established using medical evidence.

In order to receive added benefits for a secondary condition, veterans must be able to provide evidence that proves their tinnitus is linked to the additional disability. This may include medical documentation such as doctors’ notes, hospital records, lab results, or any other forms of relevant proof. It's important for veterans to keep detailed records and speak with a qualified representative about their individual case in order to ensure they get the benefits they deserve.

00:00 Introduction
1:14 How to get tinnitus service connected
2:29 What living with Tinnitus is like for me
3:26 High probability MOS list
4:20 What factors must be met to get tinnitus service connected?
7:49 Migraines secondary to tinnitus
8:57 Depression secondary to tinnitus
10:50 Anxiety secondary to tinnitus

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[jn]

I have Tinnitus and the more I think about it, the louder it gets!! Mental, I guess. Viet Vet here.

[JamesSohol-ts]

I filed my Tinnitus in 2022 and i been out since 1976, i only served 5 1/2 months and was discharged honorably, im at 70% now, im going to 100%! Thanks CC.

[anthonygrant]

Good day Craig, You're that dude my man I did the tinnitus and received 10% now I'm going for the others you talked about, This has been 20-plus years finding I gave up on this back in 1988 but started back filing in 2020 I'm starting my own Nexus letter by messaging my Doctor direct with my mental and physical issues by using codes and statements. Blessings Everyone!

[igotthis]

Reading and strategizing at 534 am for my next claim to go from 10% tinnitus just as I'm notified of my 70% ptsd rating! Thank you CC for this channel.

[_Dk]

I’m rated 10% tinnitus, and 0 % hearing loss in my right ear. Went in for hearing aids, and received them they are great. The MSRP is over $3000 grand. 😳

[JediMindTrcks]

Just got my 10% for tinnitus…time to add on the secondaries. I can’t thank you enough CC. I watch your videos to stay motivated about continuing my journey with the VA.

[jasonc]

Finally got service connected for tinnitus 15 years later and 3 denied attempts thanks for all your it’s helped me alot

[philipx]

Was awarded tinnitus with no c&p due to being an aircraft crew chief. My migraine claim is separate. Have 10% and 30% My total 4 claims is 60% Thank you CC.

[bigtime]

My tinnitus started on active duty, has continued since, does not come and go and affects me. Combat Craig one of your best videos for gateway claims. thanks for your help in getting me 10% and all of your free educational videos. Keep up the good work. Many vets benefit from your knowledge

[reddawnfarm]

Craig, thank you for the great service videos. I used your information as I filed my first VA claim for tinnitus. The whole process took 19 days from start to finish. Got my claim approved 10%. Now working on my secondary claims. Thanks for keeping it real. Semper Fi!!!

[ZonJimbo]

Craig - I was military Radioman in the 1970s. I've had tinnitus ever since. I finally got off my duff and filed a claim in late January. I just received 10% for tinnitus which only took six weeks! Now, I'm scheduling an appt for hearing aids. Thanks for your help brother.

[johnyoung]

Wow great info!!! I’m watching this video in May 2023. I just had my VA rating of 10% for tinnitus increased to 60% due to depressive disorder. Your videos give excellent insight and advice. Thank You.

[raymondrenfrowrayrentrib]

I had depression secondary to tinnitus because it's awfully hard to sleep when you're having ringing in your ears. It's hard to work when you've got ringing in your ears. It's hard to do a lot of things when you have ringing in your ears. That's what I told my doctor and he said it is as likely as not that his depression is secondary to his tinnitus.

[deborahpruyne]

Hi Craig. I love your channel and you give lots of great advice. I have been a VSR for 10 years now. Most of us are veterans ourselves and we try to get veterans the most benefits possible. One thing, though, you CAN file secondary conditions at the same time as you file for the condition you are claiming them secondary to. As long as we get positive opinions, we will grant the secondary conditions at the same time. You could be losing money on the secondary conditions because the date of claim is later, therefore, the effective date would be later.

[congoparrot]

From one Air Force cop to anohter. Thank you for the time and info you put in your videos. you have taught me a lot.

[jenniferj]

Thank you for continuing to help us Combat Craig! You really have a way of explaining all this so well! We appreciate you!!

[jucadimo]

Best cahnnel on YouTube. Keep up the good work helping fellow veterans get the compensation they deserve.
I've had tinnitus for many years and I had no idea my depression and migranes could be caused by it.
Thank you so much for the info.

[dgarcia]

I just love your channel, when people don't believe me about claims, I send them right here to your channel

[davesmith]

You’re getting so much better with your delivery and angles Craig. Not that you weren’t hot shit before but you’re improving by leaps and bounds as of late. 💪🏽

[UFC_]

This came out just as I was watching your other Tinnitus videos since I have C&P exam coming up. Thanks for the info!