Service connection for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and chronic bronchitis is granted.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis, nephrolithiasis (renal calculi), diverticulitis, and colon polyps are not entitled to increased ratings.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and chronic bronchitis are at least as likely as not related to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.,The VA examiner opined that the Veteran's diverticulitis and colon polyps are less likely than not caused by exposure to herbicide agents.
- Claimed conditions
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Chronic Bronchitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Nephrolithiasis (Renal Calculi), Diverticulitis, Colon Polyps
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 24, 2024
- Citation
- A24060412
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- Remanded (sent back)
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