The veteran's service-connected residuals of perforation of the left tympanic membrane are granted. The claim for a higher rating for his left shoulder disability is denied, as there is no evidence of malunion or other impairment warranting a higher rating. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, pitting edema, chest pain, and cyanotic feet secondary to Trazodone HCL is denied.

The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected residuals of perforation of the left tympanic membrane are associated with his active duty service and have been rated appropriately based on current medical findings. The claim for a higher rating for his left shoulder disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as there is no evidence of malunion or other impairment warranting such a rating. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, pitting edema, chest pain, and cyanotic feet secondary to Trazodone HCL is denied due to lack of causal relationship established.

Claimed conditions

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Residuals of Perforation of Left Tympanic Membrane

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

May 31, 2006

Citation

0615734

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