Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2004

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

The Board found that the veteran is not entitled to separate ratings for tinnitus of both ears, as the regulations preclude such a rating. The maximum available rating for tinnitus remains at 10 percent.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for tinnitus, currently rated at 10 percent, is denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent is precluded by law.

The Board has determined that the veteran's tinnitus does not warrant separate evaluations for each ear, as the current and previous versions of Diagnostic Code 6260 do not allow for such a division.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for tinnitus, currently rated as 10 percent disabling.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for separate compensable evaluations for service-connected tinnitus, finding that only a single 10 percent rating is authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for tinnitus, finding that a single 10 percent evaluation was appropriate as per current VA regulations.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal due to his withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for tinnitus, finding that a single 10 percent evaluation is appropriate as per current VA regulations.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his bilateral tinnitus, finding that separate ratings for each ear are not allowed under the current rating criteria.

The Board has determined that the veteran's tinnitus is rated as 10 percent disabling and cannot be assigned separate ratings for each ear.

The veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus was denied as the current schedular evaluation already reflects this condition.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed because he withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his service, granting his claims for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are both service-connected, with no need for further evidence or remand.

The Board found no evidence of hearing loss or tinnitus during service and denied the veteran's claims for service connection.

The Board has established service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the veteran's current conditions are related to his combat exposure during active duty.

The VA has determined that the veteran's tinnitus, a single disease entity, is rated at 10 percent disabling and cannot be divided into separate ratings for each ear.

The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for service-connected bilateral tinnitus, including entitlement to separate evaluations for each ear, is denied as the current regulations do not allow for such separate ratings.

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.