The Veteran's deviated nasal septum does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as it does not result in 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides or total obstruction on one side.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran had 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side due to traumatic septal deviation.
- Claimed conditions
- Deviated nasal septum
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 2, 2024
- Citation
- A24079172
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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