The Veteran's service-connected deviated septum with allergic rhinitis did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating prior to September 28, 2012. As of that date, he was assigned a 10 percent disability rating. The Board found no evidence supporting an initial higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's deviated septum with allergic rhinitis did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Codes 6502 and 6522 due to lack of nasal obstruction or polyps, despite his reported symptoms and history. The Board found no additional evidence that would have changed the disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Deviated Septum, Allergic Rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 27, 2017
- Citation
- 1729738
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the VA medical exams provided are inadequate for rating purposes and remands the case to obtain an adequate examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis. The Veteran is entitled to a higher disability rating for his service-connected allergic rhinitis.
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