An increased initial rating to 30 percent for chronic sinusitis from April 27, 2016 is granted. The Veteran's claims for service connection for OSA and CLL are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.
The deciding factor: The decision on chronic sinusitis was based on new evidence (equipoise of evidence supporting three or more incapacitating episodes per year requiring antibiotic treatment). Service connection for OSA and CLL requires clarification regarding exposure to Agent Orange, necessitating a remand for further evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic sinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 18, 2020
- Citation
- 20061523
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- Denied
The Board has denied service connection for chronic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and chronic fatigue syndrome as there is no evidence of a current disability in the record.
- Granted
The Veteran's OSA is granted as service connected. The Veteran's infectious disease claim and stomach disability claim are remanded for further examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain a medical examination regarding the severity of his residuals from chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), including chronic fatigue. The initial compensable rating for CLL remains denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to errors in obtaining relevant medical records and authorization for private treatment providers. The issues include heart disorder, OSA, sinusitis, lumbar spine disorder, and right knee disorder all related to Agent Orange exposure.
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