The veteran's chronic maxillary sinusitis is currently manifested by monthly non-incapacitating episodes of sinusitis characterized by headaches, pain, and discharge. The Board finds his level of sinus disability equivalent to more than six non-incapacitating episodes per year of sinusitis characterized by headaches, pain, and purulent discharge or crusting, such that a 30 percent rating would be warranted.
The deciding factor: The veteran has consistently reported monthly episodes of sinusitis with significant pain in his face, headaches and drainage. The evidence shows frequent episodes of sinusitis; however the veteran also has significant periods of minimal to no symptomatology.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic maxillary sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 5, 2006
- Citation
- 0616319
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Board granted an initial rating of 30 percent for chronic maxillary sinusitis and a 10 percent rating for traumatic deviation of nasal septum, effective March 16, 2022.
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