The Veteran's nasal fracture with deviated septum and rhinitis resulted in a compensable rating of 10 percent effective March 11, 2013. Prior to this date, the disability was not service-connected.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's nasal fracture with deviated septum and rhinitis did not result in polyps or a 50 percent obstruction of both nasal passages or complete obstruction of one nasal passage prior to March 11, 2013. However, beginning on July 20, 2010, the disability met the criteria for a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Nasal Fracture, Deviated Septum, Rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 19, 2016
- Citation
- 1606437
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