The Veteran's right foot disability is rated at a 10 percent evaluation.,From May 15, 2009 to February 23, 2017, the Veteran's chronic maxillary sinusitis was denied as not meeting criteria for a compensable rating. From February 23, 2017, he is granted a 30 percent evaluation.
The deciding factor: The right foot disability results in painful motion with ambulation and standing.,From May 15, 2009 to February 23, 2017, the Veteran's sinusitis did not manifest as incapacitating episodes or three to six non-incapacitating episodes per year characterized by headaches, pain, and purulent discharge or crusting. From February 23, 2017, he had seven or more non-incapacitating episodes per year.
- Claimed conditions
- right foot disability, chronic maxillary sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 23, 2020
- Citation
- 20005967
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