The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for sinus infections and postnasal drip, finding that his claim was not well grounded.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show a nexus between the veteran's current sinus infections and postnasal drip and his in-service injury, nor did it establish continuity of symptomatology since discharge.
- Claimed conditions
- sinus infections, postnasal drip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 5, 2000
- Citation
- 0014747
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- Partly granted
The Veteran's appeal for right eye pain is dismissed due to a lack of a decision within one year preceding the VA Form 10182.,The Veteran's claim for left knee pain and sinus infections was denied as there is no persuasive evidence that these conditions began during service or are related to in-service injuries or diseases.,The Veteran's skin problems, including facial acne, were granted service connection based on the benefit of doubt due to her competent descriptions of symptoms since service.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for sinus infections, sleep apnea, and initial compensable disability ratings for service-connected left and right hand and arm burns scars as the Veteran withdrew his appeals through his authorized representative.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a sinus condition and entitlement to TDIU due to incomplete opinions from an examiner regarding causation and aggravation of his sinus conditions. The claims will be readjudicated after obtaining updated VA treatment records, additional development as needed, and new opinions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims due to insufficient evidence or need for additional development. The effective date of benefits is not addressed in this decision.
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