The Board has granted service connection for a sinus disorder, including sinusitis. The Veteran's claims for alopecia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, left ankle disorder, right ankle disorder, and skin disorder (including urticaria) are denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or a link to service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran had chronic sinusitis in service and has continuous complaints since discharge. The other conditions were not shown during service and do not have a link to service based on the lack of medical evidence supporting their etiology.
- Claimed conditions
- sinus disorder (including sinusitis), alopecia, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), left ankle disorder, right ankle disorder, skin disorder (including urticaria)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 2, 2012
- Citation
- 1211859
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