The veteran's service-connected sinusitis is currently rated at 10 percent, effective from the date of separation from service in September 1992. Prior to September 12, 2000, his residuals of a laceration of the dorsal aspect of the left hand were not shown to warrant any compensable rating. As of September 12, 2000, he is entitled to a 10 percent rating for this condition.
The deciding factor: The veteran's sinusitis has been rated based on its manifestations and symptoms, which have been found to be moderate in nature with occasional congestion, headaches, pain, and sometimes purulent discharge. The residuals of the laceration of the left hand were not shown to result in functional limitation prior to September 12, 2000, but from that date onwards, they are considered to include pain at the scar site on prolonged and repetitive use.
- Claimed conditions
- Sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 24, 2005
- Citation
- 0523307
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- 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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