The Veteran's left ear disability and head scars are currently rated based on their service-connected conditions, with no extraschedular rating granted.,The Veteran's left ear disability is not entitled to an extraschedular rating due to the adequacy of the current schedular criteria. The compensable ratings for his hearing loss, tinnitus, and facial nerve paralysis adequately reflect his symptoms.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left ear disability meets the established schedular criteria and is not exceptional in terms of severity or symptomatology as contemplated by the rating schedule.,The scars of the head are rated based on their characteristics of disfigurement, which are adequately reflected in the current ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Left ear disability, Scarring of the head
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 12, 2022
- Citation
- 22028099
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