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C & P Exam Sinusitis/ Rhinitis....tympanosclerosis
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I have a few questions, I was diagnosed with mixed Rhinitis and the doc wrote a nexus on the exam no mention of Sinusitis at all? On the very bottom of the C & P report as a addendum it states word for word
Addendum: Medical opinion was requested concerning ruptured ear drum with swelling and pain. Medical exam revealed no tympanic membrane perforation or chronic middle ear disease. Tympanosclerosis was noted bilaterally which could indicate a prior history of middle ear infections or tympanic membrane manipulation. Since no perforation was noted on exam, it is not necessary to discuss etiology of a tympanic membrane and thus an opinion for a nexus is deferred.
Ive had terrible Migraines/ Sinus infections while on active duty, with my eardrums rupturing (once in bootcamp..once in the PI overseas). I started my claims process in 2007, I had been suffering for many years and like so many had no clue the VA could or would help
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I got denied (had no concept of how this whole process worked....and no medical records to speak of).in 2009.......filed my NOD got the medical proof (or at least compiling it) sorry for rambling...anyway
My main question what the heck does it mean in the addendum? Do I have a shot for the tympanosclerosis(not on the rating chart) I did look it up and more often than not its a harbinger of hearing loss.....I have noticed hearing loss (have not filed for it yet as well as tinitus)
I filed my original claim for several issues and didn't want to slow down a already pathetically slow process by filing anything else till I hopefully win my appeal. A side note my NOD filed in 2009 (dec) EBennefits shows no movement from it being sent in to the VA (DRO). 2 months shy of 3 years!
Appreciate the responses Thanks
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