The Board has determined that the Veteran's perforation of the left tympanic membrane does not warrant an initial compensable disability rating at any time since December 1, 2006.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows a current minor scarring along the rim of the lower portion of the ear drum with some healing from a tear of the tympanic membrane. The Veteran's perforation is currently rated as noncompensable under Diagnostic Code 6211, which provides for a noncompensable rating for perforation of the tympanic membrane.
- Claimed conditions
- perforation of the left tympanic membrane
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 7, 2010
- Citation
- 1045732
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- Granted
The Board has granted an effective date of March 20, 2003 for the Veteran's entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected conditions. The criteria were met as evidenced by the Veteran's inability to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment from this date onwards.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for a perforation of the left tympanic membrane is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and providing an examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability. The issues of diabetes mellitus, increased rating for residuals of right tibia fracture, and reopening of peripheral neuropathy of lower extremities are also being addressed.
- Granted
The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Sycamore Shoals Hospital on February 5, 2007 are now covered by VA.
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