The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for otitis media and residuals of tonsillectomy, as there was no evidence of continuous suppurative process or aural polyps for otitis media, and no link to hoarseness or other symptoms for the tonsillectomy.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's conditions did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Conductive hearing loss of the left ear, Otitis media, Residuals of tonsillectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 12, 2009
- Citation
- 0901187
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- Partly granted
The Board granted earlier effective dates for the grant of service connection for residuals of tonsillectomy and resection of benign vocal cord lesions, based on newly submitted relevant service department records.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and otitis media to the agency of original jurisdiction for further development, including obtaining relevant private medical records.
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