Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2006

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for her service-connected tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent has been assigned.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating allowed under Diagnostic Code 6260.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent has been assigned under current regulations.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is assigned the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent, and there is no legal basis for a higher evaluation.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, the maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260. There is no legal basis for a higher evaluation.

The veteran's claim for separate 10 percent disability ratings for bilateral tinnitus is denied as the condition is assigned a single 10 percent rating under applicable VA regulations.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is currently rated at the maximum allowable rating of 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 6260, and no higher. The Board finds that a schedular evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is denied.

The veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral tinnitus is denied as there is no legal basis to award separate ratings for each ear under the current regulations.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is already receiving the maximum rating of 10 percent, and no further increase in evaluation is warranted.

The veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for service-connected tinnitus has been denied as the maximum schedular rating is already assigned.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent has been assigned under Diagnostic Code 6260, which was upheld by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is currently assigned a 10 percent rating, the maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260. The Board finds that the veteran is already receiving the maximum disability rating legally available for tinnitus under the applicable rating criteria.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is rated as 10 percent disabling, the maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260. There is no legal basis for the assignment of a schedular evaluation in excess of 10 percent for bilateral tinnitus.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is assigned the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent, and there are no legal grounds for a higher evaluation.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is already rated at the maximum allowable under VA regulations, a 10 percent rating. Therefore, no further increase in rating is warranted.

The veteran's claim for separate schedular 10 percent disability ratings for bilateral tinnitus is denied as the condition is assigned a single 10 percent rating under applicable VA regulations.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is already assigned the maximum rating of 10 percent, and no higher ratings are available under the applicable regulations.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus has been assigned a maximum schedular rating of 10 percent since February 6, 2001. There is no legal basis for an increased evaluation.

The veteran's claim for separate 10 percent evaluations for bilateral tinnitus is denied as the maximum rating of 10 percent is already assigned under Diagnostic Code 6260.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is already assigned the maximum rating of 10 percent, and no higher ratings are available under current regulations.