The Board found clear and unmistakable error in denying service connection for perforation of the nasal septum due to pre-existing conditions that were not aggravated by service, granting the motion effective from August 24, 1973.
The deciding factor: The March 1975 decision failed to address whether the Veteran's pre-existing nosebleeds were clearly and unmistakably not aggravated by his service, leading to a manifestly different outcome if addressed properly.
- Claimed conditions
- Perforation of the nasal septum
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 26, 2015
- Citation
- 1536537
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- Granted
The Veteran's initial disability rating for perforation of the nasal septum with excessive nose bleeds has been granted at a 30 percent level, effective from August 24, 1973.
- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right shoulder disability and migraines/chronic headaches are remanded for additional development due to insufficient opinions on the etiology of her conditions.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine arthritis is aggravated by his service-connected bilateral knee disabilities, and thus grants service connection for this condition.
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