The Board has granted a 10 percent evaluation for the veteran's postoperative residuals of a deviated nasal septum, based on clinical findings from a September 1998 VA nose examination.
The deciding factor: The clinical findings from the September 1998 VA nose examination described significant blockage in the left nostril, which supported the award of a 10 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 6502.
- Claimed conditions
- postoperative residuals of a deviated nasal septum
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 8, 2000
- Citation
- 0015224
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA examination to determine whether the Veteran has a sinus condition related to his service-connected postoperative residuals of a deviated nasal septum. The appeal is currently pending and will be reconsidered after the completion of this development.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and service connection, finding that his postoperative residuals of a deviated nasal septum did not warrant service connection due to preexisting condition. The other issues were also denied.
- Granted
The veteran's claim for service connection for postoperative residuals of sebaceous cysts of the scrotum is granted.,The veteran's claims for ratings in excess of 10 percent for a mixed headache disorder and for residuals of viral meningitis with low back pain, as well as compensable ratings for sinusitis, right shoulder tendonitis, and residuals of viral meningitis with cervical rigidity are considered well grounded.
- Denied
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