Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2006

The veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for service-connected tinnitus was denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10% is available under current regulations.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is properly evaluated as 10 percent disabling.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent has been assigned and upheld by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

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 claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for bilateral tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular evaluation authorized under all applicable VA regulations has already been assigned.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus has been assigned the maximum schedular rating available, and there is no legal basis for an increased evaluation.

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

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability, tinnitus, hypertension, or coronary artery disease that is related to his service. The evidence shows no manifestation of these conditions in service and they are not shown to be related to any incident therein.

The Board found that the veteran did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for tinnitus prior to June 10, 1999 and denied his claim for an increased rating from June 10, 1999.

The veteran's appeal for a separate compensable rating for each ear with regard to his service-connected tinnitus disability was denied as there is no legal basis for the assignment of scheduler rating in excess of 10 percent for the veteran's tinnitus, to include a separate 10 percent rating for each ear.

The veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination and an opinion regarding the impact of his service-connected conditions on his ability to work.

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

The veteran's request for separate 10 percent disability ratings for tinnitus in each ear was denied as there is no legal basis to award such ratings under the current VA rating criteria.

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

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is already assigned the maximum evaluation of 10 percent, and a higher rating is denied.

The veteran's claim for a separate 10 percent rating for his service-connected tinnitus is denied as the maximum allowable rating of 10 percent has already been assigned.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is properly evaluated as 10 percent disabling, and a rating in excess of this has been denied.

The veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for bilateral tinnitus was denied as the condition is already rated at its maximum of 10 percent under VA regulations.