Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2004

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 current regulations.

The veteran's claim for separate ratings for tinnitus in both ears is denied as the condition is rated under a single diagnostic code and VA policy prohibits assigning separate ratings for bilateral tinnitus.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for separate compensable evaluations for bilateral tinnitus, finding that only a single 10 percent evaluation is assignable under current and previous VA regulations.

The veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus was denied as the maximum schedular rating is already assigned.

The veteran's tinnitus, currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling, has not met the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected tinnitus, currently rated at 10 percent.

The Board denied an increased evaluation for bilateral tinnitus, finding that the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent is already in place.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, finding that the current rating criteria do not allow for separate evaluations and that a single 10 percent evaluation is appropriate.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for separate 10 percent ratings for tinnitus in both ears, finding that only a single evaluation is assignable for bilateral tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the veteran's tinnitus, right knee disability, and right ankle disability are not service-connected as they were not shown during or related to his active duty.

The Board has granted the veteran's application to reopen his claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that new and material evidence has been received. The case is remanded for further development regarding these issues.

The Board denied the veteran's request for separate 10 percent evaluations for each ear for his service-connected bilateral tinnitus, finding that a single rating was appropriate under the revised criteria.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for separate 10 percent ratings for tinnitus in each ear, finding that only a single evaluation is assignable for bilateral tinnitus.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, finding that the law does not allow separate evaluations for each ear.

The veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus has been denied as there is no legal basis to assign such a higher rating given the current schedular criteria.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for separate compensable evaluations for his service-connected bilateral tinnitus, finding that only a single 10 percent evaluation is assignable under current VA regulations.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, finding that the criteria under Diagnostic Code 6260 do not allow for separate evaluations for each ear.

The veteran's claim for separate 10 percent ratings for tinnitus in each ear was denied as the condition is rated under a single diagnostic code and VA policy prohibits assigning separate ratings for bilateral tinnitus.

The Board has received notification of the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal, and thus the appeal is dismissed.

The VA has determined that the appellant's tinnitus, rated at 10 percent, is already at its maximum allowable rating and thus cannot be increased.