Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2006

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 already assigned the maximum rating of 10 percent, and there is no legal basis for a separate evaluation in each ear.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is already assigned the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent, and no separate evaluations are allowed under current regulations.

The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the December 1997 rating decision that assigned a 10 percent rating for tinnitus.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is already receiving the maximum rating of 10 percent, and no further increase in rating is warranted.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for bilateral tinnitus was denied as the maximum schedular evaluation of 10 percent is already assigned under Diagnostic Code 6260.

The veteran's claim for separate schedular 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 claim for separate ratings for bilateral tinnitus is denied as a matter of law due to the interpretation of VA regulations.

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 tinnitus is currently rated at the maximum of 10 percent, and there is no legal basis to grant a higher rating.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus has been assigned a maximum schedular rating of 10 percent, which is the highest available. As such, he cannot be granted separate ratings for bilateral tinnitus.

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

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is already rated at the maximum allowed under Diagnostic Code 6260, and thus no additional rating can be granted.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is already assigned the maximum rating of 10 percent, and therefore no higher rating 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 Board has denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to separate 10 percent disability evaluations for bilateral tinnitus as a matter of law.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus has been assigned the maximum disability rating available (10%). The claim for separate ratings for each ear is denied as there are no legal grounds to award such.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is already assigned the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent, and no separate evaluations are allowed under current regulations.

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 already assigned the maximum disability rating of 10 percent, and no further increase in rating is warranted.