The Board denied service connection for Sjogren's syndrome, a bilateral eye disorder (claimed as dry eyes), and a dental disorder due to dry mouth for compensation purposes. The claims were remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The Veteran was not shown to have a current diagnosis of the claimed conditions or evidence linking them to service, including chemical and herbicide agent exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- Sjogren's syndrome, Bilateral eye disorder (claimed as dry eyes), Dental disorder due to dry mouth for compensation purposes, Postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS), Endometriosis, Chronic iron deficiency anemia, Special monthly compensation (SMC) for loss of use of a creative organ
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 31, 2025
- Citation
- 25004290
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Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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- Partly granted
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including lupus and Sjogren's syndrome, were granted. The rating for Raynaud's disease was restored to a lower level, and the effective dates for TDIU and DEA were established.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD and respiratory condition, to include allergic rhinitis, are granted service connection. Service connection for endometriosis is denied. The issue of left shoulder condition remains remanded.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the appeals for increased rating for Raynaud's disease and service connection for Sjogren's syndrome as the appellant withdrew her appeal prior to a decision.
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