The Board denied service connection for residuals of a right ear infection and removal of tissue, as well as for residuals of tonsillitis, claimed as ear, tonsil, and sinus infections.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner opined that the veteran's current ear problems (including right ear problems with removal of tissue), residuals of tonsillitis, and sinus problems were not caused by or a result of military service. There was no evidence of a nexus between any currently diagnosed disabilities and active service.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a right ear infection and removal of tissue, residuals of tonsillitis, claimed as ear, tonsil, and sinus infections
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 31, 2008
- Citation
- 0810632
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
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