The Veteran's service-connected residuals of septoplasty did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 0 percent from September 15, 2014 through May 18, 2016.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran did not have greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side due to rhinitis, polyps, or permanent hypertrophy of the nasal turbinates.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of septoplasty
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- June 30, 2020
- Citation
- 20044019
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for residuals of septoplasty and sinus disorder, finding that these conditions are related to injuries sustained in service.
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