The Board found that the veteran's application to reopen her service connection claim for sinusitis was not supported by new and material evidence. Her claim for an increased rating of 20 percent for her cervical strain was also denied as there was no evidence indicating that a higher disability rating is warranted based on current symptoms or functional loss.
The deciding factor: The veteran's recent medical records did not provide any new information regarding the onset or aggravation of her sinusitis during service, and thus were not considered material. For her cervical strain, the Board noted that while there was no evidence indicating a need for a higher disability rating, the current range of motion and symptoms did not meet the criteria for an increased rating.
- Claimed conditions
- sinusitis, cervical strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 18, 2006
- Citation
- 0629421
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