The Board denied service connection for sinus headaches, allergic rhinitis, rubella, gastroenteritis/GERD, and vertigo/dizziness/lightheadedness as there is no evidence of current disabilities at the time the claims were filed.,The Board remanded cases involving lung cancer (claimed as secondary to asbestos exposure, herbicide exposure and exposure to lead paint), COPD (claimed as secondary to asbestos exposure and exposure to lead paint), and sinusitis for further development.
The deciding factor: There is no current evidence of the claimed conditions at the time the claims were filed. The Veteran did not have a diagnosed condition that would meet the currently diagnosed disorder element of service connection.,The Board found conflicting findings regarding herbicide exposure and remanded for further development to clarify whether the Veteran was exposed to herbicides during service.
- Claimed conditions
- sinus headaches, allergic rhinitis, rubella, gastroenteritis (claimed as abdominal pain, acid reflux and GERD), vertigo, dizziness, and lightheadedness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 9, 2024
- Citation
- 24034018
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