The veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disorder, including hypertension, and allergic rhinitis and sinusitis (claimed as headaches) are pending. The claim for new and material evidence for an acquired psychiatric disorder is also pending.,A higher evaluation of 60 percent has been granted for the lumbar myositis and discogenic disease of the lumbar spine effective from January 31, 2000. However, prior to that date, a maximum evaluation of 20 percent was denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claims are pending as new evidence has not been submitted to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection and the higher rating is granted based on current medical findings.
- Claimed conditions
- Heart Disorder (including Hypertension), Allergic Rhinitis and Sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- February 27, 2001
- Citation
- 0105716
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