The veteran's low back pain/strain is currently rated at 20% effective from the date of original service connection.,The veteran's chronic sinusitis/allergic rhinitis is currently rated at 30%, with a maximum potential rating of 50%. The veteran has had 3 or more incapacitating episodes per year requiring prolonged treatment (4 to 6 weeks).
The deciding factor: The veteran's low back pain/strain meets the criteria for a 20% rating under Diagnostic Code 5292, as he experiences moderate limitation of motion without additional functional loss.
- Claimed conditions
- Low Back Pain/Strain, Sinusitis/Allergic Rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 19, 2001
- Citation
- 0125002
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