Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2006

The veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for his service-connected tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent has already been assigned.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for tinnitus, to include entitlement to a separate rating for each ear and the issue of whether there is clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the April 2000 rating decision, has been denied as she is already receiving the maximum disability rating available under VA regulations.

The veteran's request for an increased rating for service-connected bilateral tinnitus, currently evaluated at 10 percent, was denied as he is already in receipt of the maximum schedular evaluation available under Diagnostic Code 6260.

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

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

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260. There is no legal basis for an evaluation in excess of this rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected tinnitus, finding that the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent is appropriate under both the old and current versions of Diagnostic Code 6260.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss disability and remanded the issue of service connection for tinnitus.

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

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 bilateral tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260. The Board found no legal basis for assigning a schedular evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, to include entitlement to a separate evaluation for each ear is denied as the maximum schedular evaluation available under all applicable VA regulations has already been assigned.

The veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for bilateral tinnitus is denied as the maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260 has already been assigned.

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

The veteran's claim for separate 10 percent evaluations for bilateral tinnitus is denied as the maximum rating of 10 percent is already assigned under Diagnostic Code 6260.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, to include entitlement to a separate evaluation for each ear, is denied as the maximum schedular evaluation available under all applicable VA regulations has already been assigned.

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 has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, lung disease, and heart disease. The evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and his time in military service.

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.