The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's deviated nasal septum with allergic rhinitis as of May 11, 2016. The Veteran previously had a non-compensable rating prior to this date. The decision is based on evidence showing that the Veteran's symptoms have worsened and now meet the criteria for a 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's deviated nasal septum with allergic rhinitis more nearly approximated the criteria for a 10 percent rating as of May 11, 2016, based on worsening symptoms and treatment records indicating complete obstruction on both sides.
- Claimed conditions
- deviated nasal septum, allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 2, 2020
- Citation
- 20064285
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- Denied
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- Denied
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