Granted
The Board granted service connection for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, effective June 7, 2021, based on presumed exposure to fine particulate matter during the Gulf War.
The deciding factor: Service connection was granted under the presumption of exposure to fine particulate matter due to the Veteran's qualifying period of service in Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf War.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25022162
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