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The Veteran's headaches associated with otitis media are granted a 10 percent evaluation, effective from the date of this decision.

The deciding factor: The Veteran reported characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on an average once per month over the last several months, corresponding to the criteria for a 10 percent rating under DC 8100.

Claimed conditions
otitis media, bone loss of skull associated with otitis media, vestibular disorder with nausea associated with otitis media, loss of sense of smell associated with otitis media, headaches associated with otitis media
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
30%
Decision date
January 19, 2023
Citation
23003516

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