The Veteran's initial evaluation for post-surgical scars of the right shoulder, left shoulder and right wrist is denied. An initial 30 percent evaluation is granted for eustachian tube dysfunction throughout the appeal period.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that the Veteran’s eustachian tube dysfunction causes occasional dizziness and occasional staggering more than once weekly lasting less than one hour, which meets the criteria for a 30 percent rating under DC 6204.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-surgical scars of the right shoulder, left shoulder and right wrist, Eustachian tube dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 8, 2020
- Citation
- 20058870
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