Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

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

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

The veteran's claim for a schedular evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus was denied as there is no provision for separate ratings for each ear. The veteran's claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities was also denied because the evidence did not show he is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as a result of his service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is already assigned the maximum rating of 10 percent, and no further increase in ratings is warranted.

The veteran's initial claim for higher ratings for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus was denied, as the RO assigned a noncompensable rating. The claims for service connection of left foot, leg (knee), and ankle conditions were also denied.

The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing VCAA notice.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for tinnitus and a headache disorder, finding no credible evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have current diagnoses of bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left ankle disability, residuals of frostbite to the hands and feet, or diabetes mellitus. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's request for separate schedular initial 10 percent disability ratings for bilateral tinnitus, as the governing legal authority provides for only a single 10 percent rating for tinnitus.

The veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the increased evaluation for tinnitus, including separate evaluations for each ear.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is assigned a 10 percent rating, the maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code (DC) 6260. There is no legal basis for the assignment of a schedular evaluation in excess of 10 percent for bilateral tinnitus.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The veteran's claim for a separate evaluation for bilateral tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular rating has been assigned.

The Board has determined that the veteran's tinnitus is not due to disease or injury incurred in service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and VA treatment records. The veteran's stressor allegations will also be verified, and he will undergo appropriate examinations to determine the nature of his current disabilities.

The Board denied an initial compensable evaluation for service-connected bilateral tinnitus from March 9, 1966 to March 19, 1970.

The veteran's appeal for an increased disability evaluation for tinnitus has been denied as the maximum schedular evaluation of 10 percent is already in effect.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected bilateral tinnitus was denied as he is already receiving the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 6260.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for separate compensable evaluations for tinnitus in each ear is without legal merit, as the disability is currently evaluated at the maximum allowable rating of 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 6260.

The veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus was denied as there is no legal basis to award separate schedular evaluations for tinnitus in each ear.