Diagnostic Code 6514 · 38 CFR §4.97
Chronic sphenoid sinusitis is inflammation of the sphenoid sinuses, located deep in the skull behind the nasal cavity near the brain and important nerves. Because of their deep location, sphenoid sinus infections can cause pain at the top of the head, behind the eyes, and at the back of the head, rather than the typical facial pressure of other sinus infections. Veterans may develop this condition from repeated upper respiratory infections, environmental exposures, or complications of other sinus disease.
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CT scan showing sphenoid sinus disease, ENT evaluation documenting episode frequency and severity, Treatment records with antibiotic courses and durations, Episode log with dates and symptoms, Service medical records linking sinus problems to service