Service connection is granted for allergic rhinitis, headaches, and erectile dysfunction. Service connection is reopened for an acquired psychiatric disorder, left inguinal hernia repair residuals, a prostate disorder, and erectile dysfunction.,Service connection is denied for pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported current symptoms of allergic rhinitis and headaches since service. The VA examiner opined that these conditions are related to the in-service conditions, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.,There is no evidence of a pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis during service or in the available records.
- Claimed conditions
- acquired psychiatric disorder, left inguinal hernia repair residuals, prostate disorder, erectile dysfunction, allergic rhinitis, headaches
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 28, 2023
- Citation
- 23012297
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- Remanded (sent back)
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