The Board has determined that the veteran's maxillary sinusitis does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 6513. The evidence shows that his symptoms are primarily pressure and congestion in the nasal sinus area, occurring about three to four times per year without prolonged antibiotic treatment or incapacitating episodes.
The deciding factor: The frequency and duration of the veteran's non-incapacitating episodes do not meet the criteria for a 30 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 6513.
- Claimed conditions
- left maxillary sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 5, 2006
- Citation
- 0631332
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