Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2004

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

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial rating greater than 10 percent for service-connected tinnitus, finding that only a single evaluation is assignable for recurrent tinnitus, whether in one ear or both ears. The maximum 10 percent rating was assigned under Diagnostic Code 6260.

The case is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a Travel Board hearing and then returning it to the Board.

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 Board denied the appellant's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for service-connected bilateral tinnitus, finding that a single 10 percent rating is appropriate under Diagnostic Code 6260.

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

The veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for tinnitus has been denied as the current rating of 10% is considered the maximum schedular evaluation available.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is rated at the maximum schedular evaluation of 10 percent, and a higher rating is not warranted.

The Board found that VA facilities were geographically accessible and capable of providing the veteran's required care, thus denying his request for reinstatement of a fee basis outpatient medical care authorization card.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for proper VCAA notification and compliance, as well as a new VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's requests for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss and for an effective date earlier than March 29, 2001 for service connection of tinnitus.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the current evaluations of non-compensable and 10 percent are appropriate based on the evidence of record.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for separate 10 percent disability ratings for tinnitus of each ear, finding that only a single 10% rating is authorized regardless of whether the tinnitus is perceived as unilateral or bilateral.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for separate 10 percent disability ratings for tinnitus of each ear, finding that only a single 10% rating is authorized regardless of whether the tinnitus is perceived as unilateral or bilateral.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for further examination and development of his claims, including a determination on whether he can secure substantially gainful employment given his service-connected hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for separate 10 percent disability ratings for each ear due to tinnitus, finding that only a single 10 percent rating is authorized regardless of whether the tinnitus is perceived as unilateral or bilateral.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the veteran's withdrawal of his appeal for separate 10 percent evaluations for his service-connected bilateral tinnitus.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating greater than 10 percent for service-connected tinnitus, finding that only a single evaluation is assignable for bilateral tinnitus under Diagnostic Code 6260.

The veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for service-connected bilateral tinnitus was denied as the maximum schedular rating under Diagnostic Code 6260 has already been assigned.

The veteran's claim for separate 10 percent ratings for tinnitus in each ear is denied as the condition is rated under a single diagnostic code and no separate evaluations are allowed.