The Veteran's deviated nasal septum and adhesion of the left inferior turbinate are not productive of obstruction on both sides or complete obstruction on one side, thus not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating. The right knee strain is manifested by degenerative changes with painful motion but without subluxation, ankylosis, dislocation of semi-lunar cartilage, impairment of tibia and fibula, or dislocation of the joint capsule. The synovitis of the right knee is also manifested by pain and degenerative arthritis with flexion limited to 60 degrees.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's nasal conditions do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as they do not result in obstruction on both sides or complete obstruction on one side. The right knee strain does not meet the criteria for an increased rating as there is no evidence of subluxation, dislocation, impairment of tibia and fibula, or dislocation of the joint capsule.
- Claimed conditions
- deviated nasal septum, adhesion of the left inferior turbinate
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 12, 2009
- Citation
- 0930272
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