The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection have been denied. The right upper arm burn scars, neuropathic pain, chronic reflux laryngitis, and allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis are currently evaluated at the lowest possible ratings.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support an evaluation greater than 20 percent for right upper arm burn scars or a higher initial evaluation for right upper arm neuropathic pain. The Veteran's chronic reflux laryngitis is rated at the maximum allowable under Diagnostic Code 6516, and his allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis are currently evaluated as 30 percent disabling.
- Claimed conditions
- Back Disorder, Right Upper Arm Burn Scars, Right Upper Arm Neuropathic Pain, Chronic Reflux Laryngitis, Allergic Rhinitis and Chronic Sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 25, 2010
- Citation
- 1031866
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