The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of sinusitis with residuals of a nose injury was denied. The Board found that the current rating of 30 percent adequately reflects the severity of his condition. A separate 10 percent rating was granted for mild saddlenose deformity with nasal tip collapse and floppiness. The veteran's claim to reopen service connection for a back disability was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for an increased evaluation, as there were no incapacitating episodes of sinusitis requiring prolonged antibiotic treatment or more than six non-incapacitating episodes per year characterized by headaches, pain, and purulent discharge. The veteran's service-connected residuals of a nose injury resulted in mild saddlenose deformity with nasal tip collapse and floppiness.
- Claimed conditions
- Sinusitis with residuals of a nose injury, Mild saddlenose deformity with nasal tip collapse and floppiness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 19, 2005
- Citation
- 0511075
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