Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2006

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.

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

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is assigned a maximum rating of 10 percent, and he cannot be granted separate evaluations for each ear.

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 dual evaluations.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is currently assigned a maximum 10 percent rating, and no additional ratings are granted.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is already receiving the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent, which covers both ears. Therefore, separate ratings for each ear are denied.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is already assigned the maximum schedular disability rating of 10 percent, which is the highest available under Diagnostic Code 6260. Therefore, a separate schedular 10 percent rating for bilateral tinnitus cannot be granted.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is already receiving the maximum disability rating available under applicable regulations, and thus a separate rating for each ear is not warranted.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating allowed under Diagnostic Code 6260. The RO denied an increased rating because there is no provision for separate ratings for each ear.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is already receiving the maximum rating of 10 percent, which is the highest available under the applicable regulations. Therefore, no higher evaluation can be granted.

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 currently rated at 10 percent, the maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260. There is no legal basis for a separate evaluation in each ear.

The Board has determined that a rating higher than 10 percent for service-connected tinnitus is denied as the current version of Diagnostic Code 6260 only allows a single 10 percent disability rating regardless of whether the tinnitus is perceived in one ear or both ears.

The veteran's claim for dual (separate) 10 percent disability ratings for bilateral tinnitus is denied as a matter of law because the highest rating allowed by law has already been granted.

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

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 the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent, and no higher. The appeal for a separate rating in each ear was denied as there is no legal basis to do so under current regulations.

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