Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for tinnitus, currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling. The maximum schedular evaluation available is a single 10 percent rating for recurrent tinnitus.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, finding that the criteria under Diagnostic Code 6260 do not allow for separate evaluations for each ear and that a single 10 percent rating is appropriate.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus, which is the maximum schedular evaluation allowed under Diagnostic Code 6260. The Board also found that separate evaluations for each ear are not warranted.

The Board denied a higher rating for the veteran's service-connected tinnitus, finding that the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent has already been granted.

The veteran's claims are being remanded for additional development of his service connection claims, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for separate 10 percent evaluations for tinnitus in each ear is denied as a matter of law due to the provisions of Diagnostic Code 6260, which prohibits separate ratings for bilateral tinnitus.

The Board found that the veteran's residuals of cold injuries to the hands and feet are related to service, granting this claim. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not addressed in detail.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to December 1, 2001 for a TDIU rating as it was not factually ascertainable that he became individually unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities before this date.

The Board found that the appellant is not entitled to an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected tinnitus, as only a single evaluation for recurrent tinnitus is authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of metal fume fever and tinnitus, as well as his other disability claims. The decision is final due to lack of appeal.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for bilateral tinnitus was denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent is already in effect.

The Board found that the veteran is not entitled to separate evaluations of tinnitus for each ear due to the regulations prohibiting such ratings. The maximum rating available for tinnitus is a single 10 percent evaluation.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for separate compensable ratings for tinnitus in each ear, finding that only a single 10 percent evaluation is assignable under Diagnostic Code 6260.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, finding that a maximum schedular rating is available under Diagnostic Code 6260 and that separate ratings for each ear are not allowed.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, finding that a maximum schedular rating is available under Diagnostic Code 6260 and that separate ratings for each ear are not allowed.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for tinnitus, finding that a maximum of 10 percent disability rating is the highest level possible under VA regulations.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for tinnitus, to include separate evaluations for each ear, was denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent is already assigned. The Board found that a single evaluation for bilateral tinnitus is appropriate under Diagnostic Code 6260.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for service-connected tinnitus, finding that a single 10 percent rating is the maximum available under current regulations.

The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for service-connected bilateral tinnitus has been denied as the maximum schedular evaluation of 10 percent is already in effect.

The veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for service-connected bilateral tinnitus was denied as the maximum schedular evaluation of 10 percent is already in place.