The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for chronic sinusitis and left foot fracture residuals, as well as her claim for an increased rating for chronic bronchitis. The disability evaluation for chronic bronchitis was increased to 10 percent disabling effective December 15, 1989.
The deciding factor: The appellant's claims were denied because the evidence did not support a finding of service connection or entitlement to an increased rating for her conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Sinusitis, Left Foot Fracture Residuals, Chronic Bronchitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 18, 2000
- Citation
- 0004441
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