Denied
The Board denied service connection for gallstones, left eye disability, right eye disability, sinusitis, asbestos exposure, GERD, back disability, neck disability, and right ear hearing loss. The claims for left ear hearing loss, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea were remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record did not support a finding that the Veteran had current disabilities related to his service or that his symptoms met the criteria for increased ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- gallstones, left eye disability, right eye disability, sinusitis, asbestos exposure, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), neck disability, back disability, right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25099539
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