The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for otitis media with bilateral hearing loss prior to December 1, 2007, and from that date, the veteran is not shown to have a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The audiometric findings did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- otitis media with hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- February 4, 2009
- Citation
- 0903987
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for otitis media with hearing loss. The underlying issue of whether he incurred or aggravated a pre-existing condition during service is addressed in the remand portion.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's claim for an increase in the ratings for otitis media with hearing loss is being remanded to provide proper VCAA notice and further medical examination.
- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew his claim for a compensable rating for otitis media with hearing loss, which was dismissed without prejudice.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and conducting VA examinations to determine the severity of the veteran's right knee disorder and otitis media with hearing loss.
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