The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for a sinus disorder due to new and material evidence submitted since the May 1946 RO decision.
The deciding factor: New and material evidence was presented that directly addressed the matter at issue, allowing the reopening of the veteran's claim.
- Claimed conditions
- Sinus disorder
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 2, 2004
- Citation
- 0424378
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection of a sinus disorder due to incomplete records and inadequate medical opinions. The case will be returned to the RO for further development.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and neuropathy of the extremities due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The claims for a sinus disorder and facial skin disorder were remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for a sinus disorder and obstructive sleep apnea to obtain TERA examinations and medical opinions due to new evidence of in-service exposure to herbicide agents, diesel fumes, and burn pits.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a sinus disorder, and a gastrointestinal disorder. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for psychiatric disorder, migraines, and left knee conditions were also denied.
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