Diagnostic code 6260Verified

Tinnitus, recurrent

The schedule assigns a single evaluation for recurrent tinnitus whether perceived in one ear, both ears, or in the head.

Auditoryringing in earsringing in the ears
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Percentage levels and criteria

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10%
Official criteria
Tinnitus, recurrent
Plain-language summary

One 10% evaluation is listed for recurrent tinnitus.

Only one evaluation is assigned whether sound is perceived in one ear, both ears, or in the head.

Source record

38 CFR § 4.87—Schedule of ratings, ear

38 CFR § 4.87, DC 6260 · Effective Jun 13, 2003 · Reviewed Jul 24, 2026

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