Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2004

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

The Board denied the veteran's claim for separate 10 percent evaluations for tinnitus in each ear, finding that only a single 10 percent evaluation is assignable under Diagnostic Code 6260.

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 an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus of the right ear, finding that a single 10 percent rating is appropriate under current regulations.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to a higher rating for bilateral tinnitus, finding that separate ratings for each ear were not warranted under the applicable regulations. The maximum schedular rating of 10 percent was assigned.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for tinnitus, finding that a single 10 percent evaluation was appropriate as per VA regulations and precedent opinions. The veteran is not entitled to separate evaluations for each ear.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for separate 10 percent ratings for bilateral tinnitus, finding that only a single 10 percent disability rating is authorized under current regulations.

The Board found no current disabilities for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as there were no medical findings showing these conditions. The claim was denied.

The Board found that the veteran does not have tinnitus related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has decided in favor of the veteran, granting service connection for tinnitus as a direct result of military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including scheduling a VA audiological examination and obtaining additional medical records.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected due to in-service noise exposure. The claim for asbestosis is remanded for further action.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for separate 10 percent disability ratings for bilateral tinnitus, finding that only a single 10 percent rating is authorized under current regulations.

The Board denied a higher initial evaluation for tinnitus, finding that the current rating of 10 percent is appropriate under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, finding that a single 10 percent rating is authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260 as it applies to true (subjective) tinnitus.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for service-connected tinnitus, finding that a single 10 percent rating is the maximum available under current regulations.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher initial evaluation for tinnitus, finding that the current 10 percent disability rating was appropriate given the severity of his condition and the lack of evidence to support a higher evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, finding that a single 10 percent disability rating is authorized under VA regulations.

The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, finding that the maximum schedular rating allowed under applicable rating criteria has been awarded.

The Board denied the veteran's request for separate 10 percent disability ratings for each ear due to bilateral tinnitus, as the regulations do not allow for such a division.