The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for loss of sense of smell was denied as there is no evidence that the VA treatment caused additional disability.,The issue of loss of sense of taste remains pending and will be remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The VA medical opinion indicated that the Veteran's loss of sense of smell was most likely related to a viral infection, not due to VA treatment. The examiner also opined it was less likely than not caused by or worsened as a result of VA treatment.,Further evaluation is needed to determine if the Veteran's loss of taste is related to his loss of smell and whether any additional disability occurred as a result of VA treatment.
- Claimed conditions
- Loss of sense of smell, Loss of sense of taste
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 2, 2023
- Citation
- 23006749
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