Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2006

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is already assigned the maximum rating of 10 percent, and therefore no legal basis exists for a separate evaluation in each ear.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is already assigned the maximum schedular evaluation of 10 percent, and no higher rating can be granted under current regulations.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is already assigned the maximum rating of 10 percent, and there is no legal basis for a separate rating in each ear.

The veteran's tinnitus is already rated at the maximum allowed under VA regulations, so no additional rating can be granted.

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

The veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for bilateral tinnitus is denied as the maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260 has already been assigned.

The veteran's claim for separate schedular 10 percent disability evaluations for bilateral tinnitus is denied as the current version of Diagnostic Code 6260 precludes separate 10 percent evaluations.

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

The Board denied the veteran's request for separate initial schedular 10 percent ratings for his service-connected bilateral tinnitus, finding that only a single 10 percent rating is available under Diagnostic Code 6260.

The veteran's tinnitus is already rated at the maximum allowed under VA regulations, so no additional rating can be granted.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus has been rated at the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent. As there is no legal basis for a higher evaluation, his appeal must be denied.

The veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for bilateral tinnitus was denied as the condition is already rated at its maximum of 10 percent under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The veteran's claim for separate schedular 10 percent disability ratings for tinnitus in each ear is denied as there is no legal basis to award such ratings.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is assigned a maximum 10 percent rating, and no higher. The claim for an increased evaluation is denied.

The veteran's claim for separate 10 percent evaluations for each ear for bilateral tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular evaluation available under all applicable VA regulations has already been assigned.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is assigned a maximum 10 percent rating, and no higher. The claim for an increased evaluation is denied.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus has been assigned a maximum schedular rating of 10 percent since June 27, 2002. There is no legal basis for an increased evaluation.

The veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision, indicating satisfaction with his current compensation.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, the maximum rating available under Diagnostic Code 6260. The Board has determined that there is no legal basis to award separate ratings for each ear.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is already assigned the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent, which covers both ears. Therefore, separate ratings for each ear are denied.