Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2006

The veteran's claim for separate schedular 10 percent ratings for tinnitus in each ear is denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent is already 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, and no further increase in rating is warranted.

The veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent, and no higher. The appeal for a more than single 10 percent rating for tinnitus has been denied.

The veteran's claim for separate evaluations for bilateral tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular evaluation of 10 percent has been assigned.

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 claim 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 veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is already assigned the maximum rating of 10 percent, and no additional ratings are granted.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is already assigned the maximum rating of 10 percent, and no additional ratings are granted.

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 service-connected bilateral tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, the maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260. There is no legal basis for a higher evaluation.

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 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 dual (separate) 10 percent disability ratings for bilateral tinnitus is denied as a matter of law because the highest rating allowed by law has already been granted.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for tinnitus, to include a separate evaluation for each ear, was denied as there is no legal basis for the assignment of an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The veteran's claim for separate 10 percent ratings for tinnitus in each ear is denied as the current version of Diagnostic Code 6260 precludes such evaluations.

The veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent, and no higher. The appeal for a more than single 10 percent rating for tinnitus has been denied.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus has been assigned the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent since December 31, 2001.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is already assigned the maximum disability rating of 10 percent, and therefore no additional ratings can be granted.