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 tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, the maximum rating available under Diagnostic Code 6260. The Board denied the request for a higher rating as there can only be one disability rating for bilateral tinnitus.

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. As a result, his appeal for an increased disability rating for tinnitus must be denied.

The veteran's tinnitus disability is already rated at the maximum allowed under VA rating criteria, so no additional ratings can be granted.

The veteran's request for separate 10 percent disability ratings for tinnitus in each ear was denied as there is no provision for such under VA rating criteria.

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

The veteran's claim for separate 10 percent ratings for each ear for his service-connected tinnitus is denied as the version of Diagnostic Code 6260 in effect prior to June 2003 precludes an evaluation in excess of a single 10-percent rating.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is assigned a maximum rating of 10 percent, and there is no legal basis for assigning separate evaluations 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 assigning separate evaluations for each ear.

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

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 a higher evaluation.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board finds 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 appeal for a higher rating is denied as there is no legal basis to award separate ratings 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 authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260. There is no legal basis for a higher rating.

The veteran's claim for separate 10 percent ratings for each ear for his service-connected tinnitus is denied as the maximum rating of 10 percent is already assigned under Diagnostic Code 6260.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is assigned a maximum rating of 10 percent, and there is no legal basis for assigning separate evaluations for each ear.

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 bilateral tinnitus is assigned a maximum rating of 10 percent, and there is no legal basis for an increased evaluation.