The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus is denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for loss of sense of smell, loss of sense of taste, sinusitis, and sleep apnea are remanded as there may be outstanding VA treatment records that need to be obtained.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is remanded due to the lack of a specific in-service stressor being established.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for postoperative submucous resection and rhinoplasty for deviated septum is remanded.
The deciding factor: There was no medical evidence linking diabetes mellitus to service, either directly or presumptively.,VA treatment records may be relevant to the claims of loss of sense of smell, taste, sinusitis, and sleep apnea. The Veteran's testimony indicates he has received VA treatment for these conditions.,The in-service stressor for PTSD is unclear, as there was no specific event or incident reported by the Veteran that caused PTSD.,VA treatment records may be relevant to determining the current severity of postoperative submucous resection and rhinoplasty for deviated septum.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, loss of sense of smell, loss of sense of taste, sinusitis, sleep apnea, psychiatric disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 24, 2018
- Citation
- 18120892
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What this means for you
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