The Board granted an earlier effective date of August 13, 2023, for the award of service connection for chronic sinusitis but denied a higher initial rating than 50 percent.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's intent to file claim and subsequent submission within one year, meeting the criteria for an earlier effective date. The maximum schedular rating of 50 percent was already in place, so no higher rating could be assigned.

Claimed conditions

chronic sinusitis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

50%

Decision date

November 12, 2025

Citation

A25098240

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