The Veteran's service-connected ruptured right eardrum disability is evaluated at the maximum noncompensable (0 percent) rating under Diagnostic Code 6211. The Board finds that a compensable rating is not warranted for this disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right ear ruptured eardrum disability was initially evaluated as noncompensable (0 percent) under Diagnostic Code 6211, which provides a schedular maximum noncompensable rating for perforation of the tympanic membrane. The Veteran does not have any other service-connected disabilities related to his right ear and is receiving the maximum available evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- ruptured right eardrum
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- August 16, 2011
- Citation
- 1130373
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his hearing loss and right eardrum condition.
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