The veteran's claims for increased ratings for maxillary and frontal sinusitis, and disc narrowing of the lumbar spine were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for higher evaluations under the applicable rating schedule.
The deciding factor: The veteran's sinusitis did not result in incapacitating episodes or more than six non-incapacitating episodes per year. His lumbar spine condition did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation based on severe limitation of motion, muscle spasm, or other specified factors.
- Claimed conditions
- maxillary and frontal sinusitis, disc narrowing of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 2, 2007
- Citation
- 0706031
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board granted the restoration of the 10 percent rating for maxillary and frontal sinusitis and rhinitis, effective November 1, 2024.
- Partly granted
The Board denied increased disability evaluations for maxillary and frontal sinusitis, but granted a 10 percent initial evaluation for allergic rhinitis effective August 23, 2021.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal of the decreased evaluation of allergic rhinitis and his initial compensable rating for maxillary and frontal sinusitis has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for maxillary and frontal sinusitis is being remanded due to the need for initial review of additional evidence by the AOJ.
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