The Veteran's perforation of the nasal septum is rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating available under the applicable diagnostic code. The Board found that the Veteran’s symptomatology does not warrant a higher rating as he does not have 50% or complete obstruction of either nasal passage.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's perforation of the nasal septum was service-connected and rated at 10 percent, which is the highest available under Diagnostic Code 6513. The Board found that his symptomatology did not warrant a higher rating as he does not have 50% or complete obstruction of either nasal passage.
- Claimed conditions
- Perforation of the nasal septum, Nosebleeds
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 5, 2019
- Citation
- 19169149
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for nosebleeds, finding that the condition was incurred during active duty training and is related to service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection for nosebleeds and headaches are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.
- 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.
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