Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2006

The veteran's request for separate 10 percent disability ratings for tinnitus in each ear was denied because the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent is already assigned under VA rating criteria.

The veteran's appeal for a separate 10 percent disability evaluation for his service-connected tinnitus is denied as the condition has already been assigned a single 10 percent rating.

The veteran's claim for separate compensable evaluations for tinnitus in each ear is denied as there is no legal basis to award such ratings.

The veteran's claim for a separate 10 percent rating for service-connected tinnitus is denied as the condition is already assigned a single 10 percent rating.

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

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is assigned the maximum schedular rating available, and there is no legal basis for a separate evaluation in each ear.

The veteran's claim for separate 10 percent ratings for bilateral tinnitus is denied as there is no legal basis to award such ratings.

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

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus has been assigned the maximum schedular rating available, and there is no legal basis for a separate rating in each ear.

The veteran's claim for separate compensable ratings for bilateral tinnitus was denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent has already been assigned.

The Board has determined that the veteran's tinnitus did not develop during service and is not related to military noise exposure. As a result, the claim for service connection for tinnitus is denied.

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

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is properly evaluated as 10 percent disabling, and a rating in excess of this has been denied.

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

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

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

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

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine the origins of the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, including obtaining service personnel records and verifying occupational noise exposure.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is already receiving the maximum rating of 10 percent, which is the highest available under current regulations.

The veteran's claim for separate ratings for each ear of his service-connected tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular rating has already been assigned.