Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2006

The veteran's claim for separate 10 percent ratings for each ear for service-connected tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular evaluation of 10 percent has already been assigned.

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 tinnitus disability is already rated at the maximum allowed under VA rating criteria, and thus no separate ratings for each ear are warranted.

The veteran's claim for separate 10 percent ratings for bilateral tinnitus is denied as there is no legal entitlement due to the interpretation of Diagnostic Code 6260.

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 rated at 10 percent, the maximum schedular rating authorized under versions of Diagnostic Code 6260 in effect prior to and beginning June 13, 2003. The Board finds that there is no legal basis for a higher rating as it would be impractical to apply the regular schedular rating provisions.

The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the March 2000 rating decision that granted a 10 percent evaluation for bilateral tinnitus, as the law at the time was correctly applied.

The veteran's claim for separate 10 percent ratings for tinnitus in each ear was denied as the maximum disability rating available under current regulations is 10 percent.

The veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for service-connected tinnitus has been denied as the maximum schedular rating is already assigned.

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 currently rated at 10 percent, the maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260. The appeal for a higher rating is denied as there is no legal basis to award separate schedular evaluations for each ear.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is already rated at the maximum allowable under Diagnostic Code 6260, which is a single 10 percent rating. Therefore, no higher rating can be granted.

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 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 authorized under VA regulations. The appeal for a higher evaluation is denied.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for bilateral tinnitus was denied as there is no legal basis to award separate schedular evaluations for each ear.

The Board has determined that the appellant is not entitled to separate initial schedular 10 percent disability ratings for bilateral tinnitus as a single rating is allowed under applicable VA regulations.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for separate initial schedular 10 percent disability ratings for bilateral tinnitus is without legal merit and therefore denied.

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 bilateral tinnitus is properly evaluated as a single 10 percent rating, and separate evaluations for each ear are denied.