The Veteran's chronic sinusitis and IBS are granted on a direct basis. The Veteran is also remanded for further examination to determine if she has qualifying chronic disabilities under 38 C.F.R. § 3.317, including fibromyalgia and/or chronic fatigue syndrome.,Service connection for chronic sinusitis is granted based on its onset during service with continuous symptomatology. Service connection for IBS is granted as it is presumed to be related to the Veteran's Southwest Asia service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has qualifying Southwest Asia service and her symptoms of chronic sinusitis and IBS are presumed to be related to her service in Iraq. However, further examination is needed to determine if she has qualifying chronic disabilities under 38 C.F.R. § 3.317.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 11, 2023
- Citation
- A23035386
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- Denied
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- Granted
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for TDIU was denied as the evidence did not establish that he is unable to secure or follow substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.
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