The VA determined that the appellant's nasal deviation and obstruction do not warrant a higher evaluation than the current 0 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed mild nasal septal deviation on the right side with less than 20% of nasal obstruction, which does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Code 6502.
- Claimed conditions
- Nasal Deviation, Nasal Obstruction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- September 14, 2004
- Citation
- 0425179
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