The Veteran's service connection for left foot hallux valgus, right foot hallux valgus, and hypertension on a secondary basis to his service-connected sinusitis is granted. However, the Veteran's claims for increased ratings of chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis are denied.
The deciding factor: The March 2019 VA contract examiner found no evidence of incapacitating episodes or polyps that would warrant higher ratings for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot hallux valgus, right foot hallux valgus, hypertension, headaches
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 8, 2020
- Citation
- 20058853
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of records and will provide a supplemental statement of the case if necessary.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.
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