The Board denied service connection for sinusitis, rhinitis, and lower extremity radiculopathy as the Veteran does not have a current disability. The claims for IBS, abdominal pain syndrome, respiratory insufficiency, chronic fatigue syndrome, restless leg syndrome, weakness/lack of coordination of legs, an acquired psychiatric disability, sleep disturbances, left hip, and right hip disabilities are remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claimed conditions were denied due to the lack of a current disability or evidence linking them to service. The claims for IBS, abdominal pain syndrome, respiratory insufficiency, chronic fatigue syndrome, restless leg syndrome, weakness/lack of coordination of legs, an acquired psychiatric disability, sleep disturbances, left hip, and right hip disabilities are remanded as they require further medical evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Sinusitis, Rhinitis, Left Lower Extremity Radiculopathy, Right Lower Extremity Radiculopathy, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Abdominal Pain Syndrome, Respiratory Insufficiency, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), Weakness/Lack of Coordination of Legs, Acquired Psychiatric Disability, to include Anxiety and Nightmares, Sleep Disturbances, Left Hip Disability, Right Hip Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25058122
What this means for you
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