Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2006

The veteran's claim for separate 10 percent evaluations for tinnitus in each ear is denied as the maximum rating of 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 6260 applies to both unilateral and bilateral tinnitus.

The veteran's claim for separate ratings for bilateral tinnitus is denied as he is already receiving the maximum schedular evaluation authorized by law.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is properly evaluated as 10 percent disabling, and a rating in excess of this has been denied.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is properly evaluated as 10 percent disabling.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is properly evaluated as 10 percent disabling.

The veteran's claim for separate 10% ratings for tinnitus in each ear is denied as the condition is evaluated under a single rating code.

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 December 22, 2000 rating decision which granted service connection for tinnitus and assigned a 10 percent rating was dismissed without prejudice.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is properly evaluated as 10 percent disabling.

The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the November 2001 rating decision assigning a single 10% rating for tinnitus, as the correct facts were known at that time and the law was correctly applied. The veteran's claim of entitlement to separate ratings for tinnitus perceived in each ear is denied as a matter of law.

The veteran's appeal for clear and unmistakable error in the May 2000 rating decision that granted a 10 percent evaluation for bilateral tinnitus is denied. The law applied at the time was correctly used, and there is no legal basis to award separate schedular evaluations for tinnitus in each ear.

The Board has found that the veteran's tinnitus is related to his military service and granted service connection for this condition. The issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss remains pending.

The veteran's appeal for clear and unmistakable error in the March 1995 rating decision that granted a 10 percent evaluation for bilateral tinnitus is denied. The law applied at the time was correctly applied, and there is no legal basis to award separate schedular evaluations for tinnitus in each ear.

The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the September 1995 rating decision assigning a single 10% rating for tinnitus, as the correct facts were known at that time and the law was correctly applied.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is properly evaluated as 10 percent disabling, and a rating in excess of this is denied.

The Board has determined that there was no clear and unmistakable error in the August 1993 decision assigning a 10 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus. The veteran is already receiving the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260.

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.

The Board denied the claim of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the October 1981 RO decision that granted service connection for tinnitus with a single 10 percent disability rating.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is properly evaluated as 10 percent disabling.

The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the December 26, 1996 decision awarding a 10 percent rating for tinnitus.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is already assigned the maximum disability rating of 10 percent, which is the highest evaluation available under Diagnostic Code 6260. Therefore, no higher evaluation can be granted.