Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The veteran's claim for separate 10 percent disability ratings for bilateral tinnitus is denied as the condition is assigned a single 10 percent rating under applicable VA regulations.

The veteran's appeal for a separate 10 percent rating for his service-connected tinnitus is denied as the current rating already covers this condition.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is assigned a maximum 10 percent rating, and separate ratings for each ear are not allowed under the applicable 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 assigned.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is already rated at the maximum allowed under VA regulations, so no additional rating can be granted.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling, which is the maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260. There is no legal basis for an increased evaluation.

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

The VA has determined that the veteran's tinnitus, which is already rated at 10 percent, cannot be rated higher under any applicable regulations.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus has already been assigned the maximum schedular rating available, and thus a higher evaluation is denied.

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

The veteran's claim for separate 10 percent evaluations for each ear for bilateral tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular evaluation available under all applicable VA regulations has already been assigned.

The VA denied the veteran's request for an increased evaluation of tinnitus, stating that under Diagnostic Code 6260 there is no provision for assignment of a separate 10 percent evaluation for tinnitus in each ear. The veteran appealed this decision to the Board.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is already assigned the maximum evaluation of 10 percent, and a higher rating is denied.

The veteran's claim for separate 10 percent ratings for each ear for his service-connected tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular evaluation of 10 percent has already been granted.

The veteran's claim for separate compensable evaluations for tinnitus in each ear is denied as there is no legal basis to award such ratings.

The veteran's claim for a separate 10% evaluation for his service-connected tinnitus is denied as the condition already has a single 10% rating 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, which is the highest available under the applicable regulations. Therefore, a higher rating cannot be granted.

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 an increased evaluation.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected bilateral tinnitus, currently evaluated at 10 percent, has been denied as he is already in receipt of the maximum schedular disability rating available under Diagnostic Code 6260.