The Veteran's chronic maxillary sinusitis was granted an increased rating of 30 percent prior to September 20, 2015. The claim for a higher rating after that date is denied. The non-allergic vasomotor rhinitis and GERD claims are both denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's maxillary sinusitis met the criteria for a 30% rating prior to September 20, 2015 due to more than six non-incapacitating episodes per year of sinusitis characterized by headaches, pain, and purulent discharge or crusting. After that date, he did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his symptoms were less severe.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic maxillary sinusitis, non-allergic vasomotor rhinitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 6, 2018
- Citation
- 18132434
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