The Veteran's sinus disease did not meet the criteria for a higher rating prior to April 23, 2016. From April 23, 2016 to November 18, 2021, and from November 19, 2021 onward, his symptoms did not warrant ratings higher than 10 percent or 30 percent respectively.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's sinus disease did not result in incapacitating episodes of sinusitis requiring prolonged antibiotic treatment or non-incapacitating episodes characterized by headaches, pain, and purulent discharge or crusting as required for the next higher rating levels.
- Claimed conditions
- sinus disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 8, 2022
- Citation
- 22033519
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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