Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2006

The veteran's claim for separate 10 percent evaluations for each ear of his service-connected tinnitus is denied as the maximum rating available under Diagnostic Code 6260, which pertains to tinnitus, is a single 10 percent evaluation.

The veteran's claim for separate schedular ratings of 10 percent each ear for tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 6260, regardless of whether perceived in one or both ears, is a single 10 percent.

The veteran's tinnitus is rated at 10% and no higher, as there are no exceptional circumstances warranting a higher rating.

The veteran's claim for a separate 10 percent rating for his service-connected tinnitus was denied as the condition is already rated at 10 percent under applicable regulations.

The Board has ordered a remand for additional development regarding the veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, including an examination to determine its etiology and relationship to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for tinnitus, finding that the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent is appropriate.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further examination and development due to the need for clarification on the etiology of his tinnitus and assessment of his bilateral sensorineural hearing loss.

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

The veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at the maximum allowable under VA regulations, and no higher rating can be assigned.

The veteran's claim for a rating higher than the maximum allowed (10%) for tinnitus has been denied as there is no schedular basis to award more than one, 10% rating.

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

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

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is already assigned the maximum rating of 10 percent, and a separate rating for each ear is denied as there is no legal basis for such.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is already rated at the maximum allowable under the applicable rating criteria, and thus no additional schedular evaluation can be granted.

The veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of service-connected tinnitus has been denied as the maximum schedular rating is already assigned.

The veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. From May 1, 2005, the veteran is entitled to a 20 percent rating for his left knee disability (residuals of shell fragment wound with traumatic arthritis). The veteran is also entitled to a 20 percent rating for instability of the left knee as of that date.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and an increased rating for low back disability, finding that the veteran's symptoms were related to his military service.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is currently rated at the maximum of 10 percent, and no higher rating is warranted.

The Board denied the veteran's request for separate schedular 10 percent disability ratings for bilateral tinnitus, as there is no provision in the applicable rating schedule for such a claim.

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