The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected rhinosinusitis is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a new examination.
The deciding factor: The case requires further development, including a new VA examination and correction of VCAA notice deficiencies.
- Claimed conditions
- rhinosinusitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 27, 2006
- Citation
- 0612095
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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- Granted
The Board granted service connection for a sinus condition, diagnosed as rhinosinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis, resolving doubt in the Veteran's favor.
- Granted
The veteran's claim for service connection of rhinosinusitis due to exposure to fine particulate matter, including burn pits, during the Gulf War is granted.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for rhinosinusitis, also claimed as allergies and difficulty breathing.
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