IPhone 5c microphone not working, and I've tried everything

I have an iPhone 5c. For the past week, the microphone has not worked and nobody at the Verizon Store, Apple Store, or at a third-party Apple specialist can figure it out. Here are the steps I have done. I would love for additional input from you experts.
First, please note the following:
- iPhone 5c is 18 months old (purchased Dec. 1, 2013)
- It has been protected with an Otter Box entire time
- I do not believe water has gotten into the unit, though I have dropped it a couple of times (Again, Otter Box). After each time, it was not apparent of any lack of performance, and I have not dropped it since January 2015.
Problem: There is no response from phone when I speak into microphone. Nor can anyone on the other end of a phone call hear me if I speak into the microphone.
1. Went to the Verizon Store - service guy said that it is probably a dead mic. Recommends that I go to the Apple Store.
2. Went to the Apple Store - looked at it for 5 minutes, said probably a dead mic. Apple Store says not sure of the problem, but it is sure it can not fix it, I am told I should buy a new phone. Go back to Verizon Store.
3. Went back to the Verizon Store - service guy tests it out again. Headphone mic will not work. However, Bluetooth DOES work. I can communicate to phone and to other people that call me through a Bluetooth headset. Verizon Store guy recommends a third-party Apple specialist that will replace microphone for $50.
4. Went to a Third-Party Apple repair shop - Tried two separate microphones, did not work (though did clean microphone area). Suggested I reset phone because there is probably a software issue.
5. Go home - backed up everything, reset phone, and restored from iTunes. No change.
So, anyone have any thoughts on what I should do now? Thanks much!

sounds like the controller on the motherboard has gone bad, if so, that would require a motherboard replacement.
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This is a user forum, and people try to help when they have time and specific ideas about certain problems. Not everybody of the few regulars is available all the time.
Posting incomplete information also slows things down considerably, and posting the same problem multiple time only wastes the volunteers' time.
I will most certainly ignore you if you ever come back in need for help.
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