Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2006

The Board denied a rating higher than 10 percent for tinnitus as the maximum schedular rating available under current regulations is already assigned.

The veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for tinnitus was denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent is already assigned under the applicable VA regulations and diagnostic code.

The veteran's claim for separate compensable ratings for bilateral tinnitus was denied as there is no legal basis to assign a schedular evaluation in excess of the maximum available rating.

The veteran's claim for separate compensable ratings for bilateral tinnitus was denied as there is no legal basis to award such ratings given the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent has already been assigned.

The veteran's claim for separate compensable ratings for bilateral tinnitus was denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent is already assigned.

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 assigned the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent, and there is no legal basis for a higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that there was no clear and unmistakable error in the August 2001 rating decision which awarded service connection for tinnitus with a 10 percent disability evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected tinnitus is currently evaluated as a maximum of 10 percent, which is the highest schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 6260. Therefore, an increased disability rating for tinnitus cannot be granted.

The veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for service-connected tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent is already assigned.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for dual (separate) 10 percent ratings for bilateral tinnitus, finding that the regulation did not allow for separate ratings and that the RO decision was not CUE.

The veteran's appeal for separate compensable evaluations for tinnitus in each ear was denied as there is no legal basis to award such ratings given the maximum schedular rating available for tinnitus.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus has been assigned the maximum schedular rating available (10%). The RO denied his request for separate ratings for each ear, as there is no provision for such under Diagnostic Code 6260. As a result, the appeal must be denied.

The veteran is receiving a 10 percent schedular rating for bilateral tinnitus, which is the maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260. The legal criteria for separate schedular 10 percent disability ratings for tinnitus in each ear are not met as a matter of law.

The veteran's claim for separate 10 percent disability ratings for bilateral tinnitus is denied as the condition is assigned a single 10 percent rating under applicable VA regulations.

The veteran's appeal for a separate 10 percent rating for his service-connected tinnitus is denied as the current rating already covers this condition.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is assigned a maximum 10 percent rating, and separate ratings for each ear are not allowed under the applicable regulations.

The veteran's claim for dual (separate) 10 percent disability ratings for bilateral tinnitus is denied as a matter of law because the highest rating allowed by law has already been assigned.

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

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling, which is the maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260. There is no legal basis for an increased evaluation.