Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2006

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for service-connected bilateral tinnitus, to include separate evaluations for each ear, is denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent has been assigned.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is currently evaluated at 10 percent and no higher, as there is no legal basis for a separate rating for each ear.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus has been assigned a maximum schedular rating of 10 percent since February 27, 2002. 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 separate ratings in each ear.

The veteran is seeking two separate compensable ratings for tinnitus, but the law does not allow for such a rating split. The maximum permissible schedular rating of 10 percent has been assigned for tinnitus in the right ear.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is properly evaluated as 10 percent disabling.

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

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 a 10 percent rating, the maximum 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 request for an increased rating for service-connected bilateral tinnitus, currently evaluated at 10 percent, has been denied as he is already in receipt of the maximum schedular disability rating available under Diagnostic Code 6260.

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.

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.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is assigned the maximum 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 evaluation.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is currently rated at the maximum allowable under the applicable rating criteria, and no additional compensation can be granted.

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 tinnitus is already assigned the maximum evaluation of 10 percent, and no higher rating can be granted under current regulations.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is currently rated at the maximum allowable under Diagnostic Code 6260, which means no higher rating can be granted.

The veteran's appeal for separate 10 percent ratings for tinnitus in both ears was denied as there is no legal basis to award such ratings given the maximum schedular rating available for tinnitus.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is currently rated at the maximum of 10 percent, and no higher rating is warranted as there is no legal basis for a separate rating for each ear.