The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including lumbosacral strain, sciatica, an acquired psychiatric disorder, left ear hearing loss, allergic rhinitis, asthma, sinusitis, deltoid pain, gastroesophageal reflux disorder, and rotator cuff. The hypertension claim was remanded for further examination.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record does not support a finding that the Veteran's claimed conditions are related to his period of active service or any toxic exposure during service.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain, sciatica, anxiety, depressive disorder, sleep disorder, left ear hearing loss, allergic rhinitis, asthma, sinusitis, deltoid pain, gastroesophageal reflux disorder, rotator cuff
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 15, 2024
- Citation
- A24065649
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to ensure a proper examination and etiology opinion are provided.
- Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's lumbar spine pain, allergic rhinitis, and recurrent yeast infections. The claims for service connection for generalized anxiety disorder with alcohol use disorder and left knee pain were remanded.
- Dismissed
The appeal for a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss, service connection for right ear hearing loss, and bilateral vision condition was dismissed. Service connection for hypertension, congestive heart failure, and coronary artery disease was denied.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for lumbosacral strain, finding that the Veteran's low back injury occurred during a period of active duty for training (ADT) and continued therefrom.
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