Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2004

The Board denied the veteran's request for separate compensable evaluations of 10 percent for tinnitus in each ear, finding that only a single 10 percent evaluation is authorized under current regulations.

The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the November 1988 rating decision denying service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as the correct facts were known at that time and the statutory and regulatory provisions were correctly applied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected bilateral tinnitus, finding that a higher rating was not warranted based on the current evidence.

The veteran's claim to reopen the issue of entitlement to TDIU benefits prior to May 1, 1998 is denied as it is legally insufficient.

The veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has determined that separate ratings for each ear are not warranted.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus effective March 9, 1966. The veteran's claim was pending and unadjudicated at the time of the November 1970 rating decision.

The Board has determined that the veteran's enlarged liver, vocal cord disability, hearing loss, tinnitus, headaches, and vision loss were not incurred or aggravated by active military service, nor may they be presumed to have been so incurred due to exposure to Agent Orange. The claim for service connection is therefore denied.

The veteran withdrew his claim for service connection for a genitourinary disability manifested by frequent urination from appellate review.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for low back strain, bilateral tinnitus, right shoulder sprain, right ankle sprain, and left knee injury. The VA found no evidence of a nexus between current disabilities and service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for separate 10 percent disability ratings for bilateral tinnitus, finding that a single 10 percent rating is appropriate under the applicable regulations.

The Board denied an increased evaluation for service-connected tinnitus, finding that a single 10 percent rating is the maximum available under current regulations.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The VA has denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as they do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under the applicable rating schedule.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for separate compensable evaluations for tinnitus in each ear, finding that only a single evaluation is assignable under Diagnostic Code 6260.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for tinnitus, finding that the current 10 percent disability rating adequately reflects the severity of his service-connected condition.

The VA denied an increased evaluation for tinnitus, currently rated as 10 percent disabling.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for the service-connected residuals of a left tympanic membrane with purulent otitis, an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, and denied any increase in evaluation for tinnitus.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no competent evidence of a nexus between current disabilities and service.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as his claim for service connection for a cervical spine condition were denied by the RO. The RO found that the veteran did not meet the criteria for compensable ratings or service connection based on direct evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus, finding that the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent is appropriate and that separate evaluations for each ear are not warranted under Diagnostic Code 6260.