The VA determined that there is no current evidence of bilateral otitis media and thus the claim for service connection was denied.
The deciding factor: There is no current medical evidence of bilateral otitis media in the veteran's ears.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral otitis media
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 19, 2000
- Citation
- 0024910
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 0024910.
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).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of his current conjunctivitis, bilateral otitis media, chronic fatigue, gastroenteritis, sciatica, and respiratory disability. The claims are being returned for further examination and opinion.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral otitis media, fibromyalgia, and a headache disorder due to insufficient evidence in some cases. The Veteran is required to provide VA treatment records and undergo VA examinations.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection are being remanded due to the addition of new VA medical records that have not yet been addressed.
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