The veteran was granted service connection for sinusitis, right ankle disorder, and left ankle disorder. The issues of rhinitis, right hip disorder, left hip disorder, right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, and a higher disability rating for prostate condition were remanded.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence provided, including service treatment records and VA examinations.

Claimed conditions

sinusitis, right ankle disorder, left ankle disorder, rhinitis, right hip disorder, left hip disorder, right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, benign prostatic hypertrophy, prostatitis and urinary incontinence (prostate condition)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

Gulf War

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 29, 2025

Citation

25001253

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