The Board denied service connection for AAT deficiency, sinusitis, and right upper extremity cervical radiculopathy. The Veteran's AAT deficiency is a congenital defect not eligible for VA compensation. His sinus condition preexisted service and was not aggravated by service.,Right upper extremity cervical radiculopathy was denied as there was no evidence of distinct condition from his already service-connected right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's AAT deficiency is a congenital defect, not eligible for VA compensation. His sinus condition preexisted service and was not aggravated by service.,Right upper extremity cervical radiculopathy was denied as there was no evidence of distinct condition from his already service-connected right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Claimed conditions
- Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency, Sinus condition, including sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, Right upper extremity cervical radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 29, 2023
- Citation
- 23063096
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