Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board found that the February 1982 rating decision was not clearly and unmistakably erroneous in assigning a 10 percent disability rating for bilateral tinnitus, as it applied existing regulations correctly.

The veteran's tinnitus is currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling under Diagnostic Code 6260, and the maximum schedular rating available for tinnitus. As there is no legal basis upon which to award separate schedular evaluations for tinnitus in each ear, the veteran's appeal must be denied.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is not a persistent symptom of head injury, concussion, or acoustic trauma. The RO initially assigned a noncompensable evaluation for tinnitus in May 1995 and later assigned a 10 percent evaluation effective June 10, 1999. There is no legal basis for the assignment of a schedular evaluation in excess of 10 percent for bilateral tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to noise exposure during his service. The claim for hepatitis C is remanded due to unclear etiology.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for service connection and increased ratings for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus. The issues are now referred to the RO for further action.

The veteran's request for a Board hearing has not been conducted, and the appeal is remanded to ensure compliance with due process requirements.

The Board has determined that the submitted evidence is not new and material, thus denying the reopening of claims for service connection for schizophrenia, tinnitus, and genital herpes.

The VA determined that there is no competent medical evidence linking the veteran's bilateral tinnitus to his military service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete notification and a need for VA medical examination.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is already rated at the maximum allowed under Diagnostic Code 6260, and thus no additional evaluation can be granted.

The veteran's claim for separate 10 percent evaluations for each ear for bilateral tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular evaluation available under both old and new versions of the governing regulation has already been assigned.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for Môniére's syndrome and a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral tinnitus. The issues involving whether new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen claims for service connection for skin cancer and PTSD are being remanded to the RO.

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

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is properly evaluated as 10 percent disabling. The claim for a separate 10 percent rating for each ear for his tinnitus must be denied under both the former and revised versions of the regulation.

The veteran's claim for separate compensable evaluations for tinnitus is denied as he is already receiving the maximum schedular evaluation for tinnitus.

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 claim for separate 10 percent ratings for tinnitus is denied as the maximum authorized rating of 10 percent has already been assigned.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no evidence linking these conditions to the veteran's military service. The right knee disability remains on appeal.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is already receiving the maximum disability rating available under the applicable rating criteria.