Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2004

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

The veteran's claim for a higher initial disability rating for bilateral tinnitus was denied as the maximum schedular evaluation of 10 percent is already in place, and separate ratings for each ear are not allowed under current regulations.

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 VA has determined that a separate disability rating for tinnitus in each ear cannot be granted as it is considered one single disability entity under current regulations.

The veteran's claim for a higher initial evaluation of tinnitus was denied as the current evaluation (10%) is considered the maximum schedular criteria.

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.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting VA examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for tinnitus, currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling. The Board found that the law does not allow separate evaluations for each ear and that the new regulations do not permit such an evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for left leg disorder, lung disorder due to asbestos exposure, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The evidence did not support a current diagnosis or link these conditions to service.

The VA determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of bladder carcinoma with ureteral implant and tinnitus of the right ear, but granted service connection for tinnitus of the left ear.,Service connection was not established for bilateral hearing loss.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for tinnitus and hearing loss, as well as his attempt to reopen a previously denied claim of service connection for prostate cancer due to Agent Orange exposure, were all denied by the RO.

The veteran is seeking service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus with vertigo, which he claims are related to noise exposure in service. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has determined that the veteran is already receiving the maximum disability evaluation for his tinnitus, and therefore a separate rating for each ear is not warranted as per VA regulations. The appeal is denied.

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

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, finding that a maximum schedular rating is available under Diagnostic Code 6260 and that separate ratings for each ear are not allowed.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for separate 10 percent disability ratings for each ear for his tinnitus, finding that only a single 10 percent rating is authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260 regardless of whether the tinnitus is perceived as unilateral or bilateral.

The Board has denied the veteran's appeal for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus.

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 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.