Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2006

The veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent has been assigned under Diagnostic Code 6260, which was upheld by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of CUE in not assigning separate compensable evaluations for each ear for tinnitus, as the June 1987 rating decision was final and did not contain clear and unmistakable error. The veteran's service-connected tinnitus has been assigned the maximum schedular rating available.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in a November 1998 RO decision which granted service connection for tinnitus with a single 10 percent disability rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of CUE in the November 15, 1993 rating decision that assigned a single 10 percent disability evaluation for tinnitus. The Board found no legal basis to award separate schedular evaluations for each ear.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is already receiving the maximum rating of 10 percent, and a separate evaluation for each ear is denied.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment, thus the claim for a TDIU rating is denied.

The veteran's claim for separate schedular 10 percent disability ratings for tinnitus in each ear is denied as there is no legal basis to award such ratings.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is already assigned the maximum 10 percent rating, and no separate ratings are granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's tinnitus was not present during service or for years thereafter and the preponderance of the evidence is against a causal link between his tinnitus and any remote incident of service, to include acoustic trauma.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, xerosis and onychomycosis involving the hands and feet, residuals of a left shoulder injury, and a disabling throat condition. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to service.

The veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for service-connected tinnitus, to include entitlement to separate evaluations for each ear, is denied as the maximum schedular rating available for tinnitus has been assigned.

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 VA has determined that the veteran's tinnitus, which is already rated at 10%, cannot be rated higher under any applicable regulations. The Board finds no legal basis for a rating higher than 10 percent.

The veteran's claim for an effective date prior to August 19, 1995 for service connection for tinnitus was denied as the earliest date of claim is after this date.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for low back disorder, hearing loss, tinnitus, residuals of a right knee injury, and gynecological disorder including irregular menstrual periods.

The veteran's tinnitus is already rated at the maximum allowed under VA regulations, so no additional rating can be granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran is not entitled to an increased disability rating for his service-connected tinnitus, as the maximum schedular rating available under current regulations is 10 percent.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is currently rated at 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 the maximum schedular evaluation of 10 percent, and no higher. The appeal for a higher rating is denied.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is already assigned the maximum rating of 10 percent, and no higher rating can be granted under current regulations.