The Veteran's sinusitis is rated at a maximum of 50 percent prior to July 22, 2019. Since then, the rating has been denied as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for higher ratings.,For rhinitis, the Veteran was previously denied a compensable rating and now remains in denial with no higher ratings being granted.
The deciding factor: The July 2019 VA examination did not provide sufficient details to adequately decide the increased ratings claims for sinusitis and rhinitis as it only provided details about the Veteran's current symptoms without addressing his history of sinus surgeries or non-incapacitating episodes.,The July 2019 VA examiner opined that the Veteran’s hypertension was less likely related to service, but did not provide a rationale based on the complete medical history.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Anterior Ethmoidal Sinusitis (Sinusitis), Rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 14, 2020
- Citation
- 20078849
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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