The Veteran's sinus disorder is currently rated at 30 percent, effective from the date of claim. The Board finds that his symptoms are adequately compensated by this rating and does not meet the criteria for an extraschedular evaluation.
The deciding factor: The January 2008 VA examination report provided a detailed account of the Veteran's sinus disorder, including its manifestations and impact on daily life. His complaints were consistent with the criteria for a 30 percent rating under DCs 6510-6514.
- Claimed conditions
- Sinus Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 14, 2011
- Citation
- 1105966
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