The Board has granted a 30% evaluation for the veteran's service-connected chronic rhinitis, which is manifested by significant nasal obstruction and polyps. The claim for a compensable evaluation for his service-connected histoplasmosis was denied as it did not meet the criteria due to its inactive nature.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran had nasal polyps in addition to 100% obstruction of one side, which met the criteria for a 30% evaluation under DC 6522. The service-connected histoplasmosis was determined to be inactive and asymptomatic, thus not warranting a compensable evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic rhinitis, histoplasmosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 6, 2007
- Citation
- 0727848
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What this means for you
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