The Board denied increased ratings for sinusitis and headaches, but granted service connection for a back disorder and epididymitis (now claimed as erectile dysfunction) after finding new and material evidence was submitted.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the frequency of symptoms and their impact, with no prostrating attacks more than once per month for headaches and four non-incapacitating episodes of sinusitis in a year.
- Claimed conditions
- Sinusitis, Headaches, Right knee strain with degenerative joint disease (right knee disability), Back disorder, Epididymitis (now claimed as erectile dysfunction), Acquired psychiatric disorder, to include generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, and dysthymia, Digestive disorder (secondary to sinusitis and medication for service-connected disabilities), Sleep apnea, Left ear hearing loss, Ear disorder (claimed as chronic ear infections)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 30, 2024
- Citation
- 24004647
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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