Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2006

The veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for bilateral tinnitus, including separate evaluations for each ear, is denied as the maximum schedular evaluation available under VA regulations is a single 10 percent rating.

The veteran's request for a more than single, 10 percent rating for tinnitus was denied as there is no legal basis to award separate schedular evaluations for tinnitus in each ear.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus was assigned the maximum rating of 10 percent, and he is seeking a separate 10 percent evaluation for each ear. However, due to legal disentitlement as per recent court decisions, his claim must be denied.

The veteran's tinnitus is currently rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board has determined that separate ratings for bilateral tinnitus are not warranted, as the regulations do not allow for such evaluations.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected tinnitus has been denied as the current single 10 percent evaluation assigned is the maximum allowed under applicable criteria.

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

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

The Board denied the veteran's claim for separate schedular 10 percent disability ratings for bilateral tinnitus, finding that the regulations do not allow for such ratings.

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

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

The VA denied the veteran's request for an increased evaluation of tinnitus, stating that under Diagnostic Code 6260 there is no provision for assignment of a separate 10 percent evaluation for tinnitus in each ear. The veteran appealed this decision to the Board.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is already rated at the maximum of 10 percent, which is the highest rating available under Diagnostic Code 6260. Therefore, no higher evaluation can be granted.

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

The veteran's tinnitus is rated at a single 10% evaluation since January 17, 2002. The claim for separate ratings for bilateral tinnitus is denied as a matter of law.

The veteran's claim of entitlement to separate 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 service-connected tinnitus is properly evaluated as 10 percent disabling.

The veteran's service-connected 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 allowed under Diagnostic Code 6260. The Board found no legal basis for a higher evaluation and denied the claim.

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 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.