The veteran's claim for a compensable disability evaluation for his service-connected otitis media with hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for additional audiometric and ENT evaluations, as well as consideration of both old and revised rating criteria.
The deciding factor: Additional medical evidence is needed to evaluate the severity of the veteran's current condition and to consider the revised rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- otitis media with hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 6, 2000
- Citation
- 0017686
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Search VA.gov for the original decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 0017686.
What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for otitis media with hearing loss. The underlying issue of whether he incurred or aggravated a pre-existing condition during service is addressed in the remand portion.
- Denied
The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for otitis media with bilateral hearing loss prior to December 1, 2007, and from that date, the veteran is not shown to have a compensable rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's claim for an increase in the ratings for otitis media with hearing loss is being remanded to provide proper VCAA notice and further medical examination.
- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew his claim for a compensable rating for otitis media with hearing loss, which was dismissed without prejudice.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.