Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2006

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

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, the maximum rating allowed under Diagnostic Code 6260. The appeal for a higher evaluation is denied.

The veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for his service-connected bilateral tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent has been assigned.

The veteran's appeal for separate 10 percent ratings for tinnitus of each ear is denied as there is no legal basis to award such ratings given the maximum schedular rating available for tinnitus has already been assigned.

The Board denied the claim of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in a February 2000 rating decision that granted service connection for tinnitus and assigned an initial 10 percent evaluation.

The veteran's claim for separate 10 percent ratings for each ear for his service-connected tinnitus was denied as the version of Diagnostic Code 6260 in effect prior to June 13, 2003, required a single evaluation for tinnitus regardless of whether it was unilateral or bilateral.

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

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 the veteran's claim for a disability rating higher than 10 percent for bilateral tinnitus cannot be granted as there is no legal basis to do so under current regulations.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected bilateral tinnitus has been denied as he is already receiving the maximum schedular evaluation available under the applicable criteria.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, and thus denied both claims.

The veteran's appeal for separate 10 percent ratings for tinnitus in both ears was denied as there is no legal basis to award such ratings given the maximum schedular rating available for tinnitus has already been assigned.

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

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

The Board denied the veteran's claim for separate schedular 10 percent disability ratings for bilateral tinnitus, finding that under both the former and revised versions of Diagnostic Code 6260, a single 10 percent rating is the maximum available for tinnitus.

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.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for separate compensable evaluations for each ear for his service-connected tinnitus, finding that a single 10 percent evaluation is currently in effect and the evaluation is the maximum schedular evaluation assignable for tinnitus.

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.

The veteran's claim for separate evaluations for tinnitus in each ear was denied as the April 2000 rating decision did not constitute clear and unmistakable error.

The veteran's claim for separate 10 percent ratings for each ear for tinnitus was denied. The motion alleging clear and unmistakable error in the April 5, 1990 rating decision was dismissed without prejudice.