The Board granted service connection for sinusitis, a headache disorder, and a back disorder due to presumed exposure to burn pits during military service. Service connection was denied for fatigue.
The deciding factor: The evidence is in approximate balance that the Veteran's sinusitis manifested within ten years of her separation from service, and she has a current diagnosis of a headache disorder and a back disorder with symptoms present since military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Sinusitis, Headache Disorder, Back Disorder, Dermatophytosis (Athlete's Foot)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 4, 2024
- Citation
- A24071577
What this means for you
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