The Veteran's right ear drum was noted to have scarring at separation from service, which is considered a current disability for VA purposes. The Board finds that this condition is related to his military service.,There is no evidence of a pre-existing deviated nasal septum or aggravation thereof during service. The surgery performed in-service ameliorated the Veteran's symptoms.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right ear drum scarring and deviated nasal septum are considered to be related to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Ear Disorder (Ruptured Right Eardrum), Nasal Disorder (Deviated Nasal Septum), Bilateral Hearing Loss, Tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 3, 2011
- Citation
- 1121551
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Veteran's hearing loss was rated at 30 percent, the highest non-compensable rating available. The Board found that his hearing loss did not warrant a higher rating based on VA examinations and medical records.
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