The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for chronic sinusitis and left L5-S1 radiculopathy were granted. Service connection was denied for a cervical spine disability, left thoracic outlet syndrome, right thoracic outlet syndrome, left carpal tunnel syndrome, right carpal tunnel syndrome, and fibromyalgia.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for service connection or higher ratings under applicable regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Sinusitis, Left L5-S1 Radiculopathy, Cervical Spine Disability, Left Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Right Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Left Cervical (C7) Radiculopathy, Fibromyalgia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 29, 2015
- Citation
- 1532321
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What this means for you
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- Granted
The Veteran's cervical spine disability, right knee strain (painful motion), and right knee instability are now rated at 30 percent effective August 16, 2017.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection for TMD, cervical spine disability, and FSAD have been denied.,An earlier effective date prior to August 2, 2022, for the award of service connection for these conditions has also been denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the VA medical exams provided are inadequate for rating purposes and remands the case to obtain an adequate examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis. The Veteran is entitled to a higher disability rating for his service-connected allergic rhinitis.
- Granted
The Board has granted a 30 percent initial disability rating for allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis from November 27, 2023. The Veteran's earlier effective dates of service connection are also confirmed.
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