The Board has denied the veteran's claim for a higher initial evaluation for her service-connected right ear otitis externa, finding that the evidence does not support an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The clinical evidence did not show dry and scaly or serous discharge or itching, which are required for a compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 6210. The veteran's right ear disorder has been shown to be less severe than what is currently reflected by the noncompensable evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- right ear otitis externa
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 4, 2000
- Citation
- 0002942
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for right ear otitis externa, restrictive lung disease (respiratory disorder), headaches, and rhinitis to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors and develop the Veteran's toxic exposure risk activity history.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that there was a duty to assist error in the September 2021 rating decision and has ordered further development to verify the appellant's alleged active duty Reserve service dates. The issues on appeal are now remanded for readjudication.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear otitis externa is denied, while her right ear otitis externa claim is granted. The Board found that the evidence supports a grant of service connection for right ear otitis externa.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further action, including scheduling a hearing before a member of the Board.
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