The appeal for an earlier effective date for the increased 50 percent evaluation for service-connected status post septoplasty and rhinoplasty with sinusitis was denied as it was not factually ascertainable that a 50 percent rating was warranted prior to November 17, 2022.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence did not support an earlier effective date for the increased 50 percent rating due to insufficient medical evidence of the necessary symptoms and conditions prior to November 17, 2022.

Claimed conditions

status post septoplasty and rhinoplasty with sinusitis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 4, 2025

Citation

A25010027

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