Otitis Media, Chronic Suppurative VA Disability Rating

VA Rating Tiers

How the VA Evaluates Otitis Media, Chronic Suppurative

Presence of pus drainage, medical history of repeated infection, impact on hearing.

Secondary Conditions

Conditions commonly linked to Otitis Media, Chronic Suppurative. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.

• Hearing Loss

  Infection damages ear structures

• Tinnitus

  Inner ear irritation

Common questions about Otitis Media, Chronic Suppurative

Is Otitis Media, Chronic Suppurative a VA-rated disability?

Yes. The VA rates Otitis Media, Chronic Suppurative under VASRD diagnostic code 6207 (Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)). Long-term ear infection with drainage and hearing loss.

What VA disability rating can I get for Otitis Media, Chronic Suppurative?

Possible VA ratings for Otitis Media, Chronic Suppurative are 10%. Examples: 10% — Ongoing infected drainage.

What's the typical VA rating awarded for Otitis Media, Chronic Suppurative?

The average awarded rating for Otitis Media, Chronic Suppurative is 10%. Roughly 1,400 veterans are service-connected for Otitis Media, Chronic Suppurative each year. Typical approval likelihood: Moderate (~55%) with medical evidence..

What evidence helps prove Otitis Media, Chronic Suppurative for VA disability?

Strong evidence for a Otitis Media, Chronic Suppurative claim includes: ENT exam notes; Audiogram results.

What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Otitis Media, Chronic Suppurative?

Common pitfalls when filing for Otitis Media, Chronic Suppurative: No ENT specialist diagnosis; Omitting drainage history.

What conditions are commonly secondary to Otitis Media, Chronic Suppurative?

Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Otitis Media, Chronic Suppurative include: Hearing Loss, Tinnitus. Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.