The veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis and residuals of shell fragment wounds of the left nasal cavity were denied as not well grounded. The claim for increased evaluation for partial hemiparesis of the left ulnar nerve, residuals of shell fragment wounds of the right thigh and knee, and tracheostomy was also denied. The claims for effective dates earlier than June 11, 1997, for residuals of shell fragment wounds of the right ankle and neck were not addressed as they are not well grounded.

The deciding factor: The veteran's sinusitis claim was denied because it was not present in service or for many years later, is not demonstrated currently, and is not related to an incident of service or a service-connected disability. The residuals of shell fragment wounds of the left nasal cavity were granted as they are considered a residual of injuries sustained in service.

Claimed conditions

Sinusitis, Residuals of shell fragment wounds of the left nasal cavity

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

April 18, 2002

Citation

0203566

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