The Veteran's left and right ear perforated ear drum disabilities have been productive of swelling, dry and scaly or serous discharge, pain, and itching requiring frequent and prolonged treatment. As a result, the Board has granted compensable ratings for both conditions.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and medical records provided evidence that the Veteran's left and right ear perforated ear drum disabilities met the criteria for a 10% rating under Diagnostic Code 6210 (chronic otitis externa) due to swelling, dry and scaly or serous discharge, pain, and itching requiring frequent and prolonged treatment.
- Claimed conditions
- Perforated Left Ear Drum, Perforated Right Ear Drum
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 8, 2016
- Citation
- 1614352
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What this means for you
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- Granted
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