Sinusitis, pansinusitis, chronic
Sinusitis, pansinusitis, chronic is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 6510 in the Respiratory System category. Maximum rating: 50%.
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 50% | Following radical surgery with chronic osteomyelitis, **OR**; near constant sinusitis characterized by headaches, pain and tenderness of affected sinus, and purulent discharge or crusting after repeated surgeries. |
| 30% | 3 or more incapacitating episodes a year requiring prolonged (lasting 4 to 6 weeks) antibiotic treatment, **OR**; more than 6 non-incapacitating episodes a year characterized by headaches, pain, and purulent discharge or crusting. |
| 10% | 1 or 2 incapacitating episodes a year, requiring prolonged (lasting 4 to 6 weeks) antibiotic treatment, **OR**; 3 to 6 non-incapacitating episodes a year characterized by headaches, pain, and purulent discharge or crusting. |
| 0% | Detected by X-ray only. |
Important Notes
Remember, the sinusitis must be chronic or it cannot be rated. So if you get a diagnosis of 'acute' that is NOT going to fly!
Filing Tips
Pro Tip: The VA won't connect the dots for you. That's your job. Build the paper trail before you file.
Gather medical evidence showing a current diagnosis of this condition.
Document in-service events, injuries, or exposures that caused or aggravated this condition.
Consider a nexus letter from a medical professional linking your condition to service.
Review the rating criteria for DC 6510 to understand what symptoms warrant higher ratings.
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