The Veteran's claim for service connection for a head injury is denied as there is no evidence of a causal relationship between the claimed condition and service.,The Veteran's increased rating claim for nasal obstruction is denied because he does not have nasal polyps, which are required for a higher rating under DC 6522.,The reduction in the rating from 10 percent to non-compensable for painful scars of the nose/septal area was proper as there was actual improvement noted during the period.
The deciding factor: There is no competent medical evidence establishing a causal relationship between any current disability and service, specifically regarding head injuries.,The Veteran does not have nasal polyps, which are required for a higher rating under DC 6522. The lack of nasal polyps means that the maximum allowable rating (30%) is not applicable.,There was actual improvement noted in the scars during the period, as evidenced by the VA examination showing improved scars and no painful or unstable scars.
- Claimed conditions
- Head injury, Nasal obstruction, Disfiguring scars of the nose/septal area
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 17, 2024
- Citation
- A24084235
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