The veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for rhinosinusitis and his claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound were denied due to insufficient evidence of incapacitating episodes or severe non-incapacitating episodes, and lack of evidence showing that he is permanently and totally disabled.
The deciding factor: The veteran's treatment records and examinations failed to show evidence of incapacitating episodes as a result of his rhinosinusitis, or sufficient non-incapacitating episodes; nor did the evidence establish that he was in need of regular aid and attendance due to his disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- mild allergic rhinosinusitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 4, 2006
- Citation
- 0600053
What this means for you
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