The Veteran's service-connected rhinosinusitis is currently rated at 30 percent disabling for the period beginning on May 7, 2009.
The deciding factor: The VA examination report indicated that the Veteran experienced near constant symptoms of headaches, pain, and purulent discharge following repeated surgeries, which aligns with the criteria for a 50% disability rating under Diagnostic Code 6513.
- Claimed conditions
- rhinosinusitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 1, 2010
- Citation
- 1007565
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