The RO denied service connection for a sinus disorder, citing the lack of evidence showing a nexus between current sinusitis and military service.
The deciding factor: The denial was based on the absence of medical evidence linking the veteran's current sinus disorder to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- sinus disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 18, 2001
- Citation
- 0114078
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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