The Veteran's ear condition, characterized as chronic otitis media and Eustachian tube dysfunction, warrants a compensable rating of 10 percent. The Veteran is also granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations supported the diagnosis of chronic otitis media with intermittent-to-chronic symptoms requiring prolonged treatment, warranting a 10% rating under Diagnostic Code 6200. Additionally, the Veteran's unemployability due to his service-connected conditions was established and granted TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Otitis Media, Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 25, 2015
- Citation
- 1527212
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- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected chronic otitis externa with Eustachian tube dysfunction warrants a rating of 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code (DC) 6210. The symptoms described are adequately covered by this rating.
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