The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for a right flank flat linear scar status post partial nephrectomy and chronic sinusitis were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under applicable VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate incapacitating episodes of sinusitis requiring prolonged antibiotic treatment or non-incapacitating episodes of sinusitis characterized by headaches, pain, and purulent discharge or crusting for chronic sinusitis. The right flank flat linear scar status post partial nephrectomy was rated as 0 percent disabling due to its small size and lack of underlying soft tissue damage.
- Claimed conditions
- Right flank flat linear scar status post partial nephrectomy, Chronic sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 11, 2024
- Citation
- A24082526
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