The Veteran's service-connected chronic otitis media of the left ear, status post left mastoidectomy times three, is rated at a noncompensable (zero percent) disability rating from December 19, 2005 to July 12, 2007. The Veteran was granted a 10 percent evaluation for this condition during this period. No compensable evaluation has been assigned for the right ear due to lack of suppuration or drainage as demonstrated in the most recent VA examination.
The deciding factor: The April 2006 and July 2007 VA examinations did not show suppuration, aural polyps, or drainage in either ear. The Veteran's left ear had drainage at the base of the canal, which is considered suppuration under Diagnostic Code 6200.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Otitis Media
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 10, 2010
- Citation
- 1008999
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- Granted
The Veteran's ear condition, characterized as chronic otitis media and Eustachian tube dysfunction, warrants a compensable rating of 10 percent. The Veteran is also granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for chronic otitis media and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to her military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected chronic otitis media has been rated at 10 percent since May 7, 2003. The condition is characterized by nearly constant suppuration or with aural polyps.
- Granted
The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for chronic otitis media and hearing loss. Service connection is granted for these conditions.
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