The Veteran's service-connected otitis media is not manifested by suppuration or aural polyps, and he does not have bilateral hearing loss prior to September 10, 2007. As of September 10, 2007, the Veteran has Level V hearing loss in the right ear and Level VII hearing loss in the left ear. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for otitis media and bilateral hearing loss are denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the Veteran's service-connected otitis media is manifested by suppuration or aural polyps, nor does it demonstrate bilateral hearing loss prior to September 10, 2007. As of September 10, 2007, the Veteran has Level V hearing loss in the right ear and Level VII hearing loss in the left ear.
- Claimed conditions
- Otitis Media
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 5, 2010
- Citation
- 1037694
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