Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2006

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

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

The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the August 2001 rating decision that assigned a single 10 percent disability evaluation for bilateral tinnitus, based on the evidence of record and applicable regulations at the time.

The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the April 2001 rating decision that assigned a 10 percent disability rating for bilateral tinnitus, as Diagnostic Code 6260 did not allow for separate ratings for each ear. The appeal is denied.

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

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 Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the September 1997 rating decision that assigned a single 10 percent rating for bilateral tinnitus, based on the evidence of record and prevailing legal authority.

The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the February 20, 2001 rating decision assigning a single 10% rating for tinnitus. 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 service-connected bilateral tinnitus is currently rated at the maximum of 10 percent, and there is no legal basis to grant a higher rating.

The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the May 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 Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the May 21, 1993 rating decision assigning a single 10% rating for tinnitus. 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 claim for a higher rating for tinnitus was denied, and the appeal of the January 1986 decision regarding separate ratings for each ear was also denied.

The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the April 2003 rating decision that assigned a single 10 percent rating for bilateral tinnitus, as the applicable regulations at the time supported this decision.

The Board dismissed the appeal without prejudice as there was no clear and unmistakable error in granting service connection for tinnitus with a single 10% evaluation, which is the maximum allowed under current regulations.

The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the January 2000 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 service-connected bilateral tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, the maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260.

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

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is already assigned the maximum rating of 10 percent, which is the highest available under Diagnostic Code 6260. Therefore, he cannot receive a higher evaluation.

The veteran's request for a higher rating for his bilateral tinnitus was denied as there is no legal basis to assign separate ratings for each ear.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is currently rated at the maximum allowable under Diagnostic Code 6260, and no higher rating can be granted.