Granted
The veteran's sinusitis rating was increased to 10% effective August 5, 2021. The decision is based on the veteran having 3 to 6 non-incapacitating episodes of sinusitis per year.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's sinusitis symptoms met the criteria for a 10 percent evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25001370
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