The Board finds that the veteran's nasal polyps are related to his in-service exposure to herbicides, specifically Agent Orange. The presumption of soundness is not rebutted, and service connection for nasal polyps is granted.
The deciding factor: The VA medical evidence shows a clear link between the veteran's in-service exposure to Agent Orange and his development of nasal polyps.
- Claimed conditions
- nasal polyps
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 17, 2008
- Citation
- 0823837
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error and needs additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's chronic sinus condition, including whether it is related to service or toxic exposure.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board dismissed the claims for a compensable rating for headaches, an increased rating for PTSD and obstructive sleep apnea with asthma, as well as denied service connection for various conditions including allergies, bronchiectasis, nasal polyps, nausea, severe anxiety, severe depression, sexual dysfunction, suicidal ideations, and vertigo.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for nasal polyps, as there was no evidence showing the Veteran's intent to file a claim prior to February 10, 2020.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The appeal is remanded for further development, including the acquisition of additional medical records and a readjudication of the issues on appeal.
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