Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2006

The veteran's claim for separate compensable evaluations for tinnitus is denied as he is already receiving the maximum schedular evaluation for tinnitus.

The VA has determined that the veteran's tinnitus, which is already rated at 10 percent, cannot be rated higher under any applicable regulations.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus has already been assigned the maximum schedular rating available, and thus a higher evaluation is denied.

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

The veteran's claim for separate 10 percent evaluations for each ear for bilateral tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular evaluation available under all applicable VA regulations has already been assigned.

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

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

The veteran's claim for separate compensable evaluations for tinnitus in each ear is denied as there is no legal basis to award such ratings.

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

The veteran's service-connected bilateral 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 tinnitus is already receiving the maximum rating of 10 percent, which is the highest available under the applicable regulations. Therefore, a higher rating cannot be granted.

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

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected bilateral tinnitus, currently evaluated at 10 percent, has been denied as he is already in receipt of the maximum schedular disability rating available under Diagnostic Code 6260.

The veteran's claim for a separate 10 percent evaluation for the service-connected tinnitus is denied as per VA regulations.

The veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected bilateral tinnitus, to include separate compensable ratings, was denied as he is already in receipt of the maximum schedular evaluation available under Diagnostic Code 6260.

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 VA regulations and the applicable diagnostic code.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is assigned a 10 percent rating, the maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260 of VA's Rating Schedule. There is no legal basis for the assignment of a schedular evaluation in excess of 10 percent for bilateral tinnitus.

The veteran's claim for separate compensable evaluations 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 assigned a maximum 10 percent rating, and there is no legal basis for an increased evaluation.