Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2006

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 rating.

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

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is already assigned the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent, which is the highest available for this condition. Therefore, an increased rating cannot be granted.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is assigned a maximum 10 percent rating, and the appeal for an increased evaluation has been denied.

The appellant's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is assigned a maximum single 10 percent rating, and no higher.

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

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

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

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, the maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260. The Board finds no legal basis for an increased rating.

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.

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

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

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

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 rating.

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

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus has been assigned the maximum schedular rating available (10%). The RO denied a request for separate ratings for each ear, as there is no provision for such under Diagnostic Code 6260. As there is no legal basis to award separate ratings, the appeal must be denied.

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 claim for a higher rating for service-connected tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent has been assigned and upheld by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

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