The Board found that the Veteran's current left ear disability is not service-connected, as there was no evidence of a nexus between his in-service otitis externa and his current symptoms. The claim for an increased rating for status post left knee arthroscopy with arthritis is remanded due to the need for updated VA examination.
The deciding factor: The September 2009 VA examiner found no medical nexus between the Veteran's current left ear disability and service, as it resolved in-service and was unrelated to his in-service complaints. The Board also noted that the Veteran reported worsening knee symptoms since the last examination, including instability and giving way.
- Claimed conditions
- left ear disability, status post left knee arthroscopy with arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 27, 2012
- Citation
- 1215254
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