The Veteran's nasal fracture residuals have been granted a 10 percent rating, effective February 1, 2007. His claim for an increased rating for his surgical scar of the anterior neck was withdrawn prior to final decision.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's nasal obstruction is manifested by complete obstruction on one side and warrants a 10% rating under Diagnostic Code 6502.
- Claimed conditions
- surgical scar of the anterior neck, nose fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 5, 2014
- Citation
- 1425281
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