The veteran's claim for an increased rating for bronchitis was granted, with a current evaluation of 30 percent. The claim for an increased (compensable) rating for sinusitis is still pending and requires further development.
The deciding factor: The veteran's bronchitis has been rated based on the criteria applicable to respiratory disabilities, resulting in a 30 percent evaluation. His sinusitis claims are currently under review due to insufficient information regarding incapacitating episodes or other relevant factors.
- Claimed conditions
- Bronchitis, Sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 25, 2000
- Citation
- 0022637
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- Granted
The Veteran's sinusitis is currently rated at a noncompensable evaluation. The Board has granted a 30 percent evaluation for sinusitis as of February 19, 2021, based on the number and duration of incapacitating episodes requiring antibiotic treatment.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for higher disability ratings in excess of 20 percent for cervical spine and lumbar spine conditions, left knee condition, right knee condition, and sinusitis. The Veteran was granted service connection for chronic laryngeal papillomatosis.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw their appeal.
- Denied
The Veteran's sinusitis was rated as noncompensable for the period prior to December 9, 2024. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating based on the severity of his symptoms and lack of incapacitating episodes.
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