The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, residuals of fractures of the left tibia and fibula with left ankle dislocation, residuals of a fractured left femur, and residuals of a fractured nose are not well grounded. The claim for compensation for malaria is denied. The veteran's residuals of fractures of the left tibia and fibula with left ankle dislocation have been rated as 30% disabling under Diagnostic Code 5262.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a finding that the veteran's sinusitis, residuals of fractures, or residuals of a fractured nose are service-connected. The VA examinations did not find current disability for malaria and there is no medical evidence linking it to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Sinusitis, Residuals of fractures of the left tibia and left fibula with left ankle dislocation, Residuals of a fractured left femur, Residuals of a fractured nose, Malaria
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 26, 2000
- Citation
- 0025705
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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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