The appeal of the proposed severance of service connection for insomnia is dismissed.,Service connection for sinus tachycardia, claimed as chest pain, was granted due to its secondary nature to PTSD and major depressive disorder with insomnia.,Service connection for a dental disability, for compensation purposes, was denied.,Service connection for a hernia disability, to include an inguinal and/or umbilical hernia, was denied.,Service connection for a cervical spine disability was denied.,An initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis was denied.,A disability rating in excess of 30 percent for right knee disability was denied.,A disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with major depressive disorder with insomnia was denied.,Service connection for a headache disability, as secondary to allergic rhinitis, is remanded.,Service connection for vertigo, claimed as dizziness, is remanded.,Service connection for hypothyroidism, claimed as thyroid condition, is remanded.,Service connection for a gastroesophageal disability, claimed as hiatal hernia, is remanded.
The deciding factor: The proposed severance of service connection for insomnia was premature and not proper with which to actually appeal the issue.,The Veteran's sinus tachycardia, manifesting as intermittent chest pain and palpitations, is caused by his service-connected PTSD.,There is no evidence that the Veteran has a dental disability for which service-connected compensation is payable.,The evidence of record does not support finding that the Veteran's umbilical or inguinal hernias are related to active service.,The evidence of record does not support finding that the Veteran's cervical spine disability is related to active service.,During the relevant period on appeal, the Veteran's allergic rhinitis manifests without polyps and has not more nearly approximated extension limited to 30 degrees.,During the relevant period on appeal, the severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's PTSD symptoms have not caused total occupational and social impairment.,The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's headache disability is secondary to allergic rhinitis.,The evidence does not support a finding that vertigo is related to active service or a service-connected condition.,The evidence does not support a finding that hypothyroidism is related to active service or a service-connected condition.,The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's gastroesophageal disability, claimed as hiatal hernia, is related to active service.
- Claimed conditions
- insomnia, sinus tachycardia (claimed as chest pain), dental disability, hernia disability (inguinal and/or umbilical hernia), cervical spine disability, allergic rhinitis, right knee disability, PTSD with major depressive disorder with insomnia, headache disability (secondary to allergic rhinitis), vertigo (claimed as dizziness), hypothyroidism (claimed as thyroid condition), gastroesophageal disability (hiatal hernia)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25035079
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess his bilateral knee and hip disabilities.
- Partly granted
The Board has not made a final determination on the claims of service connection for inguinal hernia, PTSD, joint pain, fibromyalgia, left knee disability, right knee disability, tinnitus, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory disability, sleep disorder, IBS, and headaches. The claims are remanded to obtain additional evidence and determine if these conditions are related to service.
- Denied
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- Dismissed
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