The Veteran's right ear otitis media and associated neurological symptoms are rated at the highest schedular levels. A separate rating is granted for his otitis externa, and he meets criteria for a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current disability ratings reflect the severity of his service-connected conditions, with no higher schedular ratings available under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ear otitis media, Otitis externa, Facial nerve paralysis (severe incomplete)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 18, 2016
- Citation
- 1620363
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