Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2006

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 veteran's service-connected tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, the maximum rating available under Diagnostic Code 6260. The appeal for a higher evaluation has been denied as there is no legal basis to award separate schedular evaluations for bilateral tinnitus.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is assigned a maximum rating of 10 percent, and the claim for an evaluation greater than 10 percent is denied.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral tinnitus, to include entitlement to separate evaluations for each ear, is denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent has already been assigned.

The veteran's appeal for a separate 10 percent rating for his service-connected tinnitus in each ear is denied as there is no legal basis to award such ratings.

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

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is already assigned the maximum rating of 10 percent, and therefore no legal basis exists for a separate schedular evaluation in each ear.

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

The veteran's claim for dual (separate) 10 percent disability ratings for bilateral tinnitus is denied as the law does not allow for separate evaluations for this condition.

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

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, the maximum rating available under Diagnostic Code 6260. The Board finds no legal basis for a higher rating and denies the claim.

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 claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for bilateral tinnitus is denied as the maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260 has already been assigned.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating. The claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent has been denied.

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

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is assigned a maximum rating of 10 percent, and there is no legal basis for the assignment of a higher evaluation.

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

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus has been assigned the maximum schedular rating available, and there is no legal basis for a separate rating in each ear.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is assigned a maximum 10 percent rating, and there is no legal basis for an evaluation in excess of this.

The veteran's claim for increased ratings for tinnitus is denied as he is already receiving the maximum schedular evaluation.