Granted
The Board granted service connection for sinusitis, finding that the Veteran's exposure to particulate matter during his service in Southwest Asia was a cause of the condition.
The deciding factor: Presumptive service connection was warranted based on the Veteran's service in Southwest Asia and exposure to airborne particulate matter.
- Claimed conditions
- sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25100113
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