Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2006

The veteran's claim for separate 10 percent ratings for each ear for tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 6260 has already been assigned.

The Board found that there was no clear and unmistakable error in the September 2000 rating decision, which granted service connection for tinnitus and assigned a 10 percent evaluation. The veteran's claim for separate ratings for tinnitus of each ear is denied.

The Board found that the December 1998 rating decision, which granted service connection for tinnitus and assigned a 10 percent evaluation, was not based on clear and unmistakable error in failing to assign separate ratings for each ear. Therefore, the claim for this benefit is denied.

The Board found that there was no clear and unmistakable error in the January 1991 rating decision which granted service connection for tinnitus and assigned a 10 percent evaluation. The veteran's claim must be denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for clear and unmistakable error in a December 1998 rating decision that awarded service connection for tinnitus with a 10 percent disability evaluation, finding no legal basis for assigning a schedular evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus.

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

The veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular evaluation available under Diagnostic Code 6260 has already been assigned.

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 tinnitus is assigned a maximum schedular rating of 10 percent, and the appeal for separate evaluations for each ear is denied.

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 claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected bilateral tinnitus has been denied as he is already receiving the maximum schedular evaluation available under Diagnostic Code 6260.

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

The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the June 1989 rating decision assigning a single 10 percent rating for tinnitus, as the correct facts were known at that time and the law was correctly applied. The veteran's claim of entitlement to separate ratings for tinnitus perceived in each ear is denied as a matter of law.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hearing loss, and tinnitus. The Board found no current diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder, and there is no evidence linking any current psychiatric condition to service. Hearing loss was not shown in service or related to service, and tinnitus was not incurred during service.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, the maximum rating allowed under Diagnostic Code 6260. The claim for an increased evaluation has been denied as there is no legal basis to award separate schedular evaluations for each ear.

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

The veteran's tinnitus is currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling, which is the maximum disability rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260. The RO denied the veteran's request for separate evaluations for each ear.

The veteran's appeal for separate evaluations for tinnitus in each ear is denied as he is already receiving the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent.

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