The Board denied an increased rating for cervical spine degenerative disc disease with strain and restored the 30 percent evaluation for recurrent sinusitis, maxillary and ethmoid.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating for the cervical spine disability due to limited forward flexion and lack of ankylosis. The reduction in the sinusitis evaluation was improper as it was not based on improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.

Claimed conditions

cervical spine degenerative disc disease with strain, recurrent sinusitis, maxillary and ethmoid

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 18, 2025

Citation

A25109362

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