The veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and septoplasty residuals are currently rated at 10 percent. The Board has determined that a separate 10 percent rating is warranted for the veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis and sinusitis.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that the veteran experiences symptoms of recurrent nasal congestion, drainage, postnasal drip, rhinorrhea, itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, and purulent discharge associated with his service-connected allergic rhinitis and sinusitis. These symptoms are not distinguishable from those related to his septoplasty residuals.
- Claimed conditions
- Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Septoplasty Residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 21, 2000
- Citation
- 0010737
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