Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2006

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, the maximum rating available under Diagnostic Code 6260. The claim for a higher rating has been denied as there is no legal basis to award separate ratings for each ear.

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 Diagnostic Code 6260. The RO denied the veteran's request for a higher rating because there is no provision for assignment of a separate 10 percent evaluation for tinnitus in each ear.

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

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

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

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 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 service-connected bilateral tinnitus is already assigned the maximum rating of 10 percent, and a separate rating for each ear is denied.

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

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

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is already assigned the maximum rating of 10 percent, and a separate rating for each ear is denied.

The veteran's claim for a separate schedular 10 percent rating for tinnitus in each ear is denied as the current version of Diagnostic Code 6260 precludes such a 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. Therefore, his appeal must be denied.

The Board has determined that there is no persuasive medical evidence linking the veteran's bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, or vertigo to his military service. Therefore, the claims for service connection are denied.

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 Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are at least as likely as not attributable to noise exposure during service, including his combat experiences. As a result, both conditions have been granted service connection.

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 appeal for separate 10 percent ratings for tinnitus of each ear was denied as there is no legal basis to award such ratings given the maximum schedular rating available for tinnitus has already been assigned.