Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2006

The veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at the maximum allowable under the applicable rating criteria, and thus no higher evaluation can be granted.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is already assigned the maximum rating of 10 percent, and therefore a higher evaluation cannot be granted.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is already assigned the maximum schedular rating available, so a higher rating is denied.

The veteran's single 10 percent evaluation for tinnitus is the maximum allowed under VA rating criteria.

The VA denied the veteran's request for an increased evaluation of tinnitus, stating that under Diagnostic Code 6260 there is no provision for assignment of a separate 10 percent evaluation for tinnitus in each ear. The veteran appealed this decision to the Board.

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

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

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

The veteran's claim for a separate schedular 10 percent rating for tinnitus in each ear is denied as the current version of Diagnostic Code 6260 precludes separate evaluations.

The Board dismissed the appeal as there was no clear and unmistakable error in granting service connection for bilateral tinnitus with a single 10% evaluation.

The veteran's request for an increased evaluation for bilateral tinnitus was denied as there is no legal basis to award separate schedular evaluations 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 assigning a higher rating.

The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the March 1994 rating decision assigning a single 10% rating for tinnitus, as the correct facts were known at that time and the law was correctly applied.

The Board found that there was no clear and unmistakable error in the February 2001 rating decision, which granted service connection for tinnitus and assigned a 10 percent evaluation. The veteran's claim is denied.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected bilateral tinnitus has been denied as he is already receiving the maximum schedular disability rating available under the applicable rating criteria.

The veteran's service-connected 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 tinnitus is denied as there is no schedular basis to award more than the maximum single, 10 percent rating.

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

The veteran's claim for a separate 10 percent evaluation for his service-connected tinnitus is denied as the condition already has a single 10 percent rating assigned.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence linking his current condition to his active military service.