Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2006

The veteran's claim for separate schedular ratings for his service-connected tinnitus was denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent is already assigned.

The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the April 2002 rating decision which assigned a single 10 percent rating for bilateral tinnitus, as the regulations governing its rating did not incorrectly apply at that time.

The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the February 1995 rating decision that assigned a 10 percent evaluation for bilateral tinnitus, as the correct facts were considered and applicable regulations were correctly applied.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating allowed under Diagnostic Code 6260. The Board found no legal basis for a separate evaluation for each ear and denied the claim.

The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the October 2002 rating decision that assigned a single 10 percent disability evaluation for bilateral tinnitus, based on the evidence of record and applicable regulations at the time.

The Board found no error in the August 1981 rating decision and denied the veteran's claim for CUE.

The veteran's claim for a clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the November 1994 rating decision assigning a 10 percent evaluation for tinnitus is denied. The Board found no error in the prior decision.

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 schedular evaluation in each ear.

The veteran's claim for separate schedular 10 percent disability ratings for bilateral tinnitus was denied as there is no provision for assignment of a separate rating for tinnitus in each ear under the applicable regulations.

The veteran's tinnitus disability is already rated at the maximum allowed under VA rating criteria, and thus no additional ratings can be granted.

The veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent, and no higher. The appeal for a more than single 10 percent rating for tinnitus has been denied.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is currently assigned a 10 percent rating, which is the maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260. The Board finds that the veteran does not have legal basis for receiving more than one 10 percent rating for tinnitus.

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

The veteran's claim for separate schedular ratings of 10 percent each ear for tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 6260, regardless of whether perceived in one or both ears, is a single 10 percent.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling, which is the maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is assigned a maximum 10 percent rating, and the claim for separate ratings in each ear has been denied.

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

The veteran's tinnitus is already rated at the maximum allowable under VA regulations, so a separate rating for each ear is not warranted.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is currently rated at the maximum of 10 percent, and there is no legal basis for a higher rating.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is already assigned the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent, and no separate ratings for each ear are allowed under current regulations.