The Veteran's chronic sinusitis disability, which includes sinus headaches, was granted an initial evaluation of 30 percent prior to January 22, 2014. The condition met the criteria for more than six non-incapacitating episodes per year but did not meet the criteria for incapacitating episodes or surgery.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's chronic sinusitis disability had more than six non-incapacitating episodes over a 12-month period, meeting the criteria for a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 6510. However, there were no incapacitating episodes and he did not undergo any surgical procedures.
- Claimed conditions
- pansinusitis, sinus headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 30, 2019
- Citation
- 19133677
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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