The Veteran's claim for service connection for left foot pes planus, rhinitis, and sinusitis is granted. The restoration of a 20 percent rating for lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis and lumbar foraminal stenosis since October 1, 2021 is also granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's preexisting left foot pes planus was worsened by military service, and the presumption of aggravation attaches. Service connection for rhinitis and sinusitis is denied due to lack of current diagnosis. The restoration of a 20 percent rating for lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis and lumbar foraminal stenosis since October 1, 2021 is granted.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot pes planus, rhinitis, sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 10, 2024
- Citation
- A24082330
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- Denied
The Veteran's rhinitis and gastric ulcer with hiatal hernia were evaluated, but the Board found that neither condition warranted a higher rating.,For rhinitis, the evidence did not show greater than 50 percent obstruction of both nasal passages or complete obstruction on one side. For gastric ulcer with hiatal hernia, symptoms were described as infrequent and mild.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found a pre-decisional duty to assist error and has ordered the case back to the AOJ for proper notice regarding the Veteran's right to a hearing.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for sinusitis is being remanded due to a failure by the AOJ to provide proper notice of his right to a hearing.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied service connection for sinusitis and remanded the Veteran's claims for chronic lower back pain, right knee pain, left knee pain, neck pain, and GERD.
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