The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable initial rating for deviated septum and residuals of broken eye socket, as the evidence did not show 50 percent obstruction of nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction of nasal passage on one side.

The deciding factor: The Board concluded that the Veteran's symptoms did not warrant a compensable rating of 10 percent at any time during the period on appeal due to the lack of 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction of the nasal passage on one side.

Claimed conditions

deviated septum, residuals of broken eye socket

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 26, 2025

Citation

A25017661

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