The veteran's sinusitis with headaches and deviated septum are rated at 30%, while a separate 10% rating is granted for the deviated nasal septum. The scar of the right side of the nose and the scar of the external canthus of the right eye both warrant increased ratings to 10%. The combined disability evaluation is now 40%.
The deciding factor: The veteran's sinusitis with headaches and deviated septum are rated based on their direct service connection, while a separate rating for the deviated nasal septum is granted due to its distinct nature. Increased ratings are assigned for the scars of the right side of the nose and external canthus of the right eye.
- Claimed conditions
- Sinusitis with Headaches, Deviated Nasal Septum
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 25, 2000
- Citation
- 0028160
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- Granted
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- Granted
The Board has granted earlier effective dates of March 14, 1995 for the awards of service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury and Deviated Nasal Septum.
- Granted
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