The Veteran's service connection claims for rhinitis, sinusitis, cervical strain, left ankle arthritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and bilateral foot hallux valgus and rigidus have been granted. However, the effective dates for GERD, left foot hallux valgus and rigidus, and right foot hallux valgus and rigidus are denied as they were not filed within one year of separation from service.,The Veteran's claim for angina was denied.
The deciding factor: The effective dates for GERD, left foot hallux valgus and rigidus, and right foot hallux valgus and rigidus are denied as they were not filed within one year of separation from service.,The Veteran's claim for angina was denied due to lack of a current diagnosis.
- Claimed conditions
- rhinitis, sinusitis, cervical strain, left ankle arthritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), left foot hallux valgus and rigidus, right foot hallux valgus and rigidus
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 14, 2023
- Citation
- 23060925
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- Denied
The Veteran's rhinitis and gastric ulcer with hiatal hernia were evaluated, but the Board found that neither condition warranted a higher rating.,For rhinitis, the evidence did not show greater than 50 percent obstruction of both nasal passages or complete obstruction on one side. For gastric ulcer with hiatal hernia, symptoms were described as infrequent and mild.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found a pre-decisional duty to assist error and has ordered the case back to the AOJ for proper notice regarding the Veteran's right to a hearing.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for sinusitis is being remanded due to a failure by the AOJ to provide proper notice of his right to a hearing.
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