The veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of pneumonia of the left lung and sinusitis with headaches were denied. The claim for an increased rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease with Schatzki's ring and hiatal hernia with stricture was granted, but only up to a 30 percent disability rating from May 6, 2005.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings or service connection in all cases.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease with Schatzki's ring and hiatal hernia with stricture, Sinusitis with Headaches, Residuals of Pneumonia of the Left Lung
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 15, 2007
- Citation
- 0707777
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that the Veteran's sinusitis with headaches warrants an initial 30 percent rating, but no higher. The Veteran's chronic tonsillitis to include chronic laryngitis is rated at 10 percent. Tinnitus remains a pending issue due to insufficient evidence in the record.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, gastritis, left and right knee disabilities, sinusitis with headaches, left foot scar, and adjustment disorder with anxiety are not supported by evidence of a current disability. The issues have been remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding these conditions.
- Denied
The Veteran's sinusitis with headaches is not shown to meet the criteria for a higher evaluation, and service connection for migraine headaches is not warranted.
- Denied
The veteran's service connection claims for sinusitis with headaches, right knee disability, and left knee disability are denied. The Board finds that the veteran currently has a diagnosis of patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee but no current diagnoses for sinusitis or left knee disabilities.
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