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

{"condition_name":"Residuals of Perforation of Left Tympanic Membrane"}, {"condition_name":"Chronic Fatigue Syndrome","manifestations":["Disabling limitation of motion","Pitting edema in lower extremities"]}

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

May 31, 2006

Citation

0615734

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