The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for sinusitis was denied, as the current 50 percent rating is the maximum schedular rating available. Separate ratings for loss of sense of smell and taste were also denied due to partial loss in each case.
The deciding factor: The criteria for a higher rating under DC 6510 (sinusitis) are not met because the Veteran's current 50 percent rating is the maximum schedular rating available. The ratings for loss of sense of smell and taste were also denied as they require complete loss, which was not shown.
- Claimed conditions
- Sinusitis, Loss of sense of smell, Loss of sense of taste
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- August 1, 2019
- Citation
- 19159712
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