The Veteran's pansinusitis and deviated septum have been rated based on their respective manifestations. Prior to October 19, 2010, the Veteran was granted a 50 percent rating for pansinusitis. After October 19, 2010, he received a 50 percent rating for his deviated septum.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings and treatment notes supported the need for higher ratings based on the severity of symptoms experienced by the Veteran after surgery.
- Claimed conditions
- Pansinusitis, Deviated Septum
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- May 31, 2017
- Citation
- 1719130
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