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Diagnostic Code 6511: Sinusitis, ethmoid, chronic
Respiratory System · 38 CFR §4.97 · All codes in this system
General Rating Formula for Sinusitis
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| 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 | 50% |
| Three or more incapacitating episodes per year of sinusitis requiring prolonged (lasting four to six weeks) antibiotic treatment, or; more than six non-incapacitating episodes per year of sinusitis characterized by headaches, pain, and purulent discharge or crusting | 30% |
| One or two incapacitating episodes per year of sinusitis requiring prolonged (lasting four to six weeks) antibiotic treatment, or; three to six non-incapacitating episodes per year of sinusitis characterized by headaches, pain, and purulent discharge or crusting | 10% |
| Detected by X-ray only | 0% |
| Note: An incapacitating episode of sinusitis means one that requires bed rest and treatment by a physician. | |
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Source: eCFR Title 38, 38 CFR §4.97, current as of 2026-11-05. Criteria text is the regulatory text, reproduced verbatim for reference; it is not legal advice.