Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is already receiving the maximum evaluation of 10 percent, which is the highest rating available under the applicable regulations. Therefore, his request for an increased evaluation to a higher percentage is denied.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for bilateral tinnitus was denied as there is no legal basis to award separate ratings for each ear under the applicable VA regulations.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent has been assigned under the applicable VA regulations.

The veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for his bilateral tinnitus is denied as the maximum disability rating of 10 percent has already been assigned.

The veteran's appeal for separate schedular ratings for tinnitus in each ear is denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent has already been assigned.

The veteran's claim for separate compensable evaluations for each ear for his service-connected tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular evaluation assignable for tinnitus has already been assigned.

The veteran's claim is being remanded due to incomplete medical records and conflicting evidence about his exposure to combat noise during service. A new examination is needed to address these matters.

The veteran's claim for an initial schedular rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is denied as there is no legal basis upon which to award separate schedular evaluations for tinnitus in each ear.

The veteran's initial disability ratings for bilateral tinnitus and sensorineural hearing loss have been denied as they are already at the maximum allowable under VA regulations.

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.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions were incurred during active duty.

The VA has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. However, additional development is required regarding the underlying service connection claims due to a lack of medical records from active service.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is already assigned the maximum disability rating of 10 percent, and no higher rating can be granted under current regulations.

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

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for ALS, an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss, and a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus. The maximum schedular rating available for tinnitus was assigned.

The Board found no evidence of current bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus that is related to service, and the left shoulder disorder was not linked to service. The veteran's currently manifested conditions are attributed to his post-service employment.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence does not support a higher rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for tinnitus, currently rated at 10 percent, has been denied as there is no legal basis to award separate schedular evaluations for tinnitus in each ear.

The veteran's claim for separate 10 percent ratings for each ear for his service-connected tinnitus is denied as there is no legal basis for such a rating under the current regulations.