The Board granted service connection for sinus condition, diagnosed as allergic rhinitis, erythematous turbinates, and deviated nasal septum based on the Veteran's in-service onset of symptoms.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran had a current disability, an in-service onset of symptoms, and credible lay evidence supporting his claim, warranting service connection on both direct and presumptive bases.
- Claimed conditions
- sinus condition, diagnosed as allergic rhinitis, erythematous turbinates, and deviated nasal septum
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 7, 2024
- Citation
- A24072851
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board denied service connection for a deviated septum and chronic sore throat, dismissed the issue of a sinus condition, and remanded claims for asthma, hypertension, and irritable bowel syndrome.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions as there was no evidence of a current disability.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for several conditions, including lumbar condition and PTSD, with specific ratings and effective dates.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for a sinus condition due to multiple pre-decisional duty to assist errors, including the need to obtain private treatment records and schedule a VA examination.
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