Veterans Disability Ratings for Sinusitis
A sinus infection is also known as sinusitis. It happens when the tissues that border the sinuses become inflamed and swollen. It is a condition that can be chronic. Chronic sinusitis can last three months or more, with episodes lasting up to eight weeks. In some situations, veterans may be eligible for assistance with this condition—however, every veteran needs to understand the VA r ating for sinusitis . Service Connection For Sinusitis On August 2, 2021, the Department of Veterans Affairs began handling claims for asthma, rhinitis, and sinusitis. For people exposed during their military service and whose disease appeared within ten years of their service, claims are now being evaluated on a presumptive basis. For veterans who served in the Southwest Asia area of operations, Syria, Djibouti, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan, particulate matter pollution has been linked to chronic sinusitis. To be successful in a service connection, you will need to provide evidence of : A cur...