Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2006

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 assigned the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent, and there is no legal basis for separate evaluations.

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

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

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

The veteran's claim for a separate 10 percent rating for each ear for his service-connected bilateral tinnitus was denied as the version of DC 6260 in effect prior to June 2003 precludes such a rating.

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 request for separate 10 percent evaluations for tinnitus in each ear was denied as there is no provision for such under VA rating criteria.

The veteran's request for separate 10 percent disability ratings for tinnitus in each ear is denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent has already been assigned.

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

The veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for his service-connected tinnitus is denied as he is already receiving the maximum schedular evaluation available under the applicable rating criteria.

The veteran's claim for an increased 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 tinnitus is already assigned the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent, and no further increase in disability rating is granted.

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

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

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, the maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260. The Board has determined that a higher evaluation is not warranted as there is no legal basis for separate ratings in each ear.

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 tinnitus is properly evaluated as 10 percent disabling.

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 claim for separate 10 percent ratings for tinnitus in each ear is denied as there is no legal basis to award such ratings.