The Board denied the Veteran's claim to reopen his prior denial of service connection for bilateral external otitis, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.
The deciding factor: The RO in August 1953 denied the Veteran's claim for service connection due to lack of evidence of an ear condition during service. The Board found no new and material evidence since then.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral external otitis
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 6, 2009
- Citation
- 0929312
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that new VA examinations are necessary for the claims of increased ratings for bilateral external otitis and hearing loss, as well as for service connection for a skin disorder. The Veteran's representative indicated that he wishes to pursue an appeal for an increased rating for bilateral external otitis.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, as his other nonservice-connected conditions and work experience make it possible for him to find another means of employment.
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