Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

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

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260. There is no legal basis for an evaluation in excess of this rating.

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

The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is being remanded due to the need for an examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his condition.

The veteran's appeal for a separate 10% disability rating for tinnitus is denied as the condition already has a single 10% rating assigned.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating allowed under Diagnostic Code 6260. There is no legal basis for a higher rating.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for tinnitus is denied as there is no schedular basis to award more than the maximum single, 10 percent rating.

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 has been assigned the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent, and there is no legal basis for a higher evaluation.

The Board found no evidence of a bilateral hearing loss disability or recurrent tinnitus during service, and the medical opinion was that these conditions are not related to service. The claims for service connection were therefore denied.

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

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, both of which are related to in-service noise exposure. Service connection was also granted for cervical spine disability, but the veteran's current condition is not considered service-connected as it does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral tinnitus, finding that his current tinnitus began many years after service and was not caused by any incident of service.

The veteran's appeal for an increased rating for tinnitus, which is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, has been denied. The maximum schedular rating available for tinnitus has already been assigned.

The veteran's appeal is dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

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

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating allowed under Diagnostic Code 6260.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating allowed under Diagnostic Code 6260. The Board denied the request for a higher evaluation as there is no provision for separate ratings for bilateral tinnitus.

The veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral tinnitus has been denied as the condition is already rated at the maximum allowed under Diagnostic Code 6260.