The Board granted an initial rating of 30 percent for chronic maxillary sinusitis and a 10 percent rating for traumatic deviation of nasal septum, effective March 16, 2022.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability manifested as more than six non-incapacitating episodes per year of sinusitis characterized by headaches, pain, and purulent discharge or crusting, warranting a 30 percent rating. The traumatic deviation of nasal septum with complete obstruction on the right side warranted a 10 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic maxillary sinusitis, traumatic deviation of nasal septum
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25091338
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