Your relief numbers are too high. The test for relief is to set it so that the tendency to buzz is the same all along the neck. With too much relief, the buzzing will be worse on the upper frets. Too little relief will cause excess buzzing near the nut. Correct relief usually measures between 0.004" and 0.008". In general, the lower the action, the less relief is necessary.
Once the relief is set (using the above criteria) then action should be adjusted at the bridge.
While loosening the truss rod will raise the action, it is not the proper procedure.
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