All appeals for higher initial ratings and service connection were dismissed as they were duplicative of previously addressed appeals or due to untimely filings.

The deciding factor: The appeals were dismissed because the Veteran had already appealed these issues in previous decisions, or the appeals were filed late without good cause shown.

Claimed conditions

chest/left sided pain, sinusitis, PTSD, migraines, allergic rhinitis, dry eye syndrome with conjunctivitis, IBS, pes planus with metatarsalgia, right shin splints, lumbosacral strain, loss of sense of smell, hair loss, stomach disability, head injury, metatarsalgia, dry eye syndrome with allergic conjunctivitis, PTSD with major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder, right elbow strain, left elbow strain, COPD with lung condition and shortness of breath, otitis media and eustachian tube dysfunction, coccydynia, right ankle strain, left ankle strain, left knee tendinitis and patellofemoral pain syndrome, tinnitus, pharyngitis, right third finger strain, right wrist sprain, scar on the right eyebrow, hypertension, ADHD, PTSD with alcohol use disorder, ADHD, TBI, chronic sinusitis, inguinal hernia, TBI, neck disability, left wrist disability

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 6, 2025

Citation

A25096928

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