The Veteran's sinusitis is rated at a maximum of 50 percent since January 11, 2006. The Veteran's migraines are currently rated at 30 percent and do not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, patellofemoral pain syndrome (right knee), patellofemoral pain syndrome (left knee), major depressive disorder, hallux valgus of the feet, and irritable bowel syndrome are all rated at their maximum schedular ratings.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's sinusitis is rated based on its chronicity and severity as a result of near constant symptoms. The migraines meet the criteria for a 30 percent rating but not higher due to less frequent prostrating attacks. All other conditions are already at their maximum schedular ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Sinusitis, Migraines, Degenerative Arthritis of the Lumbar Spine, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Right Knee), Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Left Knee), Major Depressive Disorder, Hallux Valgus of the Feet, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- May 1, 2018
- Citation
- 1827647
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