The Board found that the veteran's sinusitis with rhinitis, nasal fracture, and deviated septum does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms included occasional headaches and dizziness, but no near constant sinusitis characterized by purulent discharge or crusting. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable rating code.
- Claimed conditions
- sinusitis with rhinitis, nasal fracture, and deviated septum
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 23, 2002
- Citation
- 0212704
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