The Veteran's sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and back condition have been granted increased ratings effective from September 26, 2018.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran experienced more than six non-incapacitating episodes of sinusitis per year characterized by headaches, pain, and purulent discharge or crusting. The Veteran also had severe irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea, or alternating diarrhea and constipation, with more or less constant abdominal distress. For his back condition, he had forward flexion limited to 25 degrees during a flare-up.
- Claimed conditions
- Sinusitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Back Condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 11, 2026
- Citation
- A26012688
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of rationale in the VA examiner's opinion and an inconsistency between the examination report and nexus opinion.
- Granted
The Veteran's sinusitis is currently rated at a noncompensable evaluation. The Board has granted a 30 percent evaluation for sinusitis as of February 19, 2021, based on the number and duration of incapacitating episodes requiring antibiotic treatment.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for higher disability ratings in excess of 20 percent for cervical spine and lumbar spine conditions, left knee condition, right knee condition, and sinusitis. The Veteran was granted service connection for chronic laryngeal papillomatosis.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw their appeal.
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