The Board denied higher initial ratings for hemorrhoids, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.,Specifically, the veteran's hemorrhoids were found to not cause persistent bleeding or secondary anemia, thus not meeting the criteria for a 20 percent rating. Her sinusitis was found to have less than three incapacitating episodes per year requiring prolonged antibiotic treatment and no more than six non-incapacitating episodes characterized by headaches, pain, and purulent discharge or crusting. Lastly, her allergic rhinitis did not meet the criteria for either a 10 percent or 30 percent rating due to lack of polyps and obstruction.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show persistent bleeding, secondary anemia, or fissures for hemorrhoids; three or more incapacitating episodes per year requiring prolonged antibiotic treatment for sinusitis; or greater than 50 percent obstruction of nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side for allergic rhinitis.
- Claimed conditions
- Hemorrhoids, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 17, 2008
- Citation
- 0823680
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