The veteran's claim for an increased rating for healed corneal scars of the right eye, with cataract, and a separate rating for bilateral tinnitus was denied. The veteran is not entitled to a compensable rating for his right eye disability or a separate rating for each ear for tinnitus.
The deciding factor: The pre-1999 and pre-June 13, 2003 versions of Diagnostic Code (DC) 6260 required the assignment of dual ratings for bilateral tinnitus. However, VA's interpretation of its own regulations limits a veteran to a single disability rating for tinnitus, regardless whether it is unilateral or bilateral.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Healed corneal scars of the right eye, with cataract"}, {"condition_name":"Bilateral tinnitus"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 7, 2006
- Citation
- 0623441
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What this means for you
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