The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as the evidence did not support a compensable rating for sinusitis or hypertension, and there was no current diagnosis of cyclic vomiting syndrome related to service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's sinusitis and hypertension did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, and there was insufficient evidence to establish service connection for cyclic vomiting syndrome.
- Claimed conditions
- Sinusitis, Hypertension, Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Peripheral Neuropathy of the Right Lower Extremity (Ilio-inguinal, Internal Saphenous, Obturator, External Cutaneous Nerve of Thigh), Peripheral Neuropathy of the Left Lower Extremity (Ilio-inguinal, Internal Saphenous, Obturator, External Cutaneous Nerve of Thigh)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25033138
What this means for you
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