The Board granted service connection for sinusitis and depressive disorder, but denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, right leg shin splints, left leg shin splints, a higher rating for the right knee, and other conditions. The decision was based on the evidence of record.
The deciding factor: The persuasive evidence of record supported the grant of service connection for sinusitis under the PACT Act but not for chronic fatigue syndrome or other claimed conditions due to lack of diagnosis or sufficient evidence linking them to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Sinusitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Right Leg Shin Splints, Left Leg Shin Splints, Depressive Disorder, Gastroesophageal Condition, claimed as gastric ulcers, Sleep Apnea, Low Back Muscle Joint Pain, Right Leg Weakness, Left Leg Weakness, Right Shoulder Degenerative Joint Disease, Right Ankle Degenerative Joint Disease
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25056088
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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