Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2004

The Board denied an increased evaluation for bilateral tinnitus, currently rated at 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the appellant's service-connected tinnitus warrants a single 10 percent evaluation, and separate ratings for each ear are not permissible.

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 the appellant's claim for separate ratings of 10 percent each ear for tinnitus, finding that only a single evaluation is assignable under current VA regulations.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to separate 10 percent ratings for each ear for service-connected tinnitus, finding that only a single evaluation is assignable for bilateral tinnitus under Diagnostic Code 6260.

The veteran's appeals for increased ratings for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and left arm thoracic outlet syndrome were withdrawn. The VA denied the claims for these conditions as they are not service-connected.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for separate schedular 10 percent disability ratings for bilateral tinnitus is denied as a matter of law.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected bilateral tinnitus was denied as the maximum schedular evaluation of 10 percent is already in place.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus of the left ear. The decision also grants a TDIU benefit, resolving this issue.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran's hepatitis C is service-connected, PTSD warrants a 10% evaluation, and the right hand injury with deformity and loss of motion of the index finger, degenerative arthritis of the thumb, carpometacarpal joint, and long finger strain is rated at 40%. The veteran's TDIU claim is held in abeyance.

The VA has determined that the veteran's tinnitus, a single disease entity, is currently rated at 10 percent and cannot be separately rated for each ear.

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 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 only one rating is assignable.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected tinnitus, finding that a single 10 percent evaluation is appropriate under the current VA Rating Schedule.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a separate 10 percent evaluation for bilateral tinnitus, finding that the disability picture did not warrant an increase in rating under the applicable schedular criteria.

The Board has determined that the veteran's tinnitus is rated as a single disability entity and precludes separate ratings for each ear. The maximum rating of 10% is assigned.

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

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, finding that only a single 10 percent evaluation is authorized under current regulations.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for tinnitus, currently evaluated at 10 percent. The decision found that a separate rating for each ear was not warranted as only a single 10 percent evaluation is authorized under current regulations.