The Board granted an initial 10 percent rating for chronic sinusitis, finding the evidence is in approximate balance as to whether the Veteran's condition is manifested by three to six non-incapacitating episodes per year.

The deciding factor: The evidence showed one or two incapacitating episodes of sinusitis requiring prolonged antibiotic treatment were not met, but there was enough evidence to grant a 10 percent rating based on three to six non-incapacitating episodes per year.

Claimed conditions

chronic sinusitis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

October 28, 2025

Citation

A25093429

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