The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected residuals of a fractured nose with acute sinusitis, finding that the disability picture is adequately contemplated by the rating schedule and referral for extraschedular consideration is not warranted.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of evidence did not support a higher rating as the Veteran's overall disability picture was consistent with a 10 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 6502, which is the maximum schedular rating available for traumatic deviation of the nasal septum. The Board found that referral for extraschedular consideration was not warranted due to lack of significant effects on employment or frequent hospitalization.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a fractured nose, acute sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 18, 2020
- Citation
- 20034421
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