The Veteran's service connection for allergic rhinitis was granted, while the claims for temporomandibular joint disorder, vertigo, insomnia (also claimed as depression), and hemorrhoids were denied. The Board also remanded several other claims for further development.
The deciding factor: The evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's rhinitis is related to service, but there is no evidence of record that the Veteran has been diagnosed with temporomandibular joint disorder, vertigo, insomnia and/or depression, or hemorrhoids during or approximate to the pendency of the claim.
- Claimed conditions
- Allergic rhinitis, Temporomandibular joint disorder, Vertigo, Insomnia (also claimed as depression), Hemorrhoids (bleeding)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25095675
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