Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2006

The veteran's bilateral tinnitus is currently rated at the maximum 10 percent disability rating allowed under VA regulations, and no higher evaluation can be granted.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is assigned a 10 percent rating, the maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260. There is no legal basis for the assignment of a schedular evaluation in excess of 10 percent for bilateral tinnitus.

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

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral tinnitus was denied as there is no legal basis to award separate schedular evaluations for each ear.

The veteran's claim for a separate 10 percent evaluation for tinnitus in each ear was denied as there is no provision for such under the applicable rating criteria.

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

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, the maximum rating authorized under VA regulations. The appeal for a higher evaluation is denied.

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

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

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

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 assigned the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent, and there is no legal basis for a higher evaluation.

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

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus has been assigned the maximum schedular rating available, and there is no legal basis to award separate ratings for each ear. As a result, his appeal for an increased disability rating for tinnitus must be denied.

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

The veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for service-connected tinnitus, to include separate evaluations for each ear, was denied as there is no legal basis for a higher schedular rating.

The veteran's claim for separate schedular 10 percent ratings for bilateral tinnitus is denied as the condition is assigned a single 10 percent disability rating under applicable legal authority.

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 claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for service-connected tinnitus, to include entitlement to separate evaluations for each ear, is denied as the maximum schedular rating available for tinnitus under applicable diagnostic code is 10 percent.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, as the condition is currently rated at its maximum under the applicable diagnostic code.