m29-1, part5, e- veterans benefits administration（m29-1 part5 e -退伍军人福利管理）.docVIP

E EAR DISORDERS Ear disorders are common but of little significance to the underwriter. Newer diagnostic techniques and treatments have greatly diminished the occurrence of chronic otitis media, the development of cholesteatomas and the threat of mastoiditis and its complications. Deafness Partial or total with/without hearing aid 0 Mutism 0 Otitis Otitis Externa, Otitis Media, Otomycosis 0 Mastoiditis and other chronic disorders Mastoiditis, Chronic Otitis Media, Cholesteatoma After treatment and recovery 0 With continuing or recurrent discharge or treatment 55 Meniere’s Syndrome This is a condition characterized by fluctuating unilateral hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and recurrent episodes of vertigo. It may cause considerable morbidity and can be confused with tumor, vascular or neurological disease. The basic disease, adequately investigated and diagnosed, has little mortality significance. Underwriting Requirements An APS (VA Form 29-8158) is required. Adequately investigated 0 Others Within 1 year of last attack 55 2nd year 30 After 2 years 0 EDEMA This is a collection of fluid in the tissue with consequent swelling of the parts affected. Underwriting Requirements An APS (VA Form 29-8158) is required. Localized, due to infection, phlebitis of varicose veins RFC General, dropsy, due to heart or kidney disease Refer to Section Chief Edema of lungs, cause not determined 400 Angioneurotic throat and larynx Present – severe 400 Within 1 year 100 Within 2 years 50 Within 3 years 30 Others – see under Urticaria Mild, eyelids and ankles, late in day, past mid-life 20 ELECTROCARDIOGRAM Axis Deviation Right axis deviation is normal in newborns and young children and occasionally will persist into adulthood as a normal variant. Right ventricular hypertrophy, bundle branch blocks and dextrocardia can als