The Veteran's request for a compensable rating for his chronic sinus disorder is denied.,An earlier effective date prior to March 21, 2013, for the award of service connection for his chronic sinus condition is denied.,The Veteran’s claim for bilateral hearing loss has been remanded due to lack of current evidence and need for a new VA examination.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) remains in dispute as the Veteran's stressor claims have not been verified, but he provided additional information about his mental health symptoms.,The Veteran’s claim for service connection for acid reflux secondary to PTSD is remanded due to lack of current evidence and need for a new VA examination.,The Veteran’s claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD is remanded due to lack of current evidence and need for a new VA examination.,The Veteran’s claim for service connection for hypertension secondary to PTSD is remanded due to lack of current evidence and need for a new VA examination.,Service connection for lower back disorder remains in dispute as the Veteran has not been afforded an appropriate VA examination.,Service connection for bilateral knee disorder remains in dispute as the Veteran has not been afforded an appropriate VA examination.,The Veteran’s claim for service connection for leg cramps secondary to his lower back disorder is remanded due to lack of current evidence and need for a new VA examination.,Service connection for sleep apnea secondary to service-connected rhinitis and chronic sinus condition remains in dispute as the Veteran has not been afforded an appropriate VA examination.,The Veteran’s claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus remains in dispute as the Veteran has not been afforded an appropriate VA examination.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current sinus condition does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 6512.,There is no indication of unadjudicated claims prior to March 21, 2013, and the claim was received within one year after separation from service.,The Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability does not meet VA disability standards, and there is insufficient evidence to determine if it is related to his military service.,PTSD stressor claims have not been verified, but additional information about mental health symptoms has been provided by the Veteran.,There is no current evidence of acid reflux secondary to PTSD, and a new VA examination is needed.,There is no current evidence of erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD, and a new VA examination is needed.,There is no current evidence of hypertension secondary to PTSD, and a new VA examination is needed.,The Veteran has not been afforded an appropriate VA examination for his lower back disorder.,The Veteran has not been afforded an appropriate VA examination for his bilateral knee disorder.,The Veteran's leg cramps have not been adequately examined due to lack of current evidence and need for a new VA examination.,The etiology of the Veteran’s sleep apnea disability, including its relation to service-connected rhinitis and chronic sinus condition, has not been determined.,There is no current evidence of diabetes mellitus related to military service, and an appropriate VA examination is needed.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Sinus Disorder, Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (PTSD), Erectile Dysfunction, Hypertension, Lower Back Disorder, Bilateral Knee Disorder, Leg Cramps, Sleep Apnea, Diabetes Mellitus, Colon Polyps
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 2, 2019
- Citation
- 19151697
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