The Board denied service connection for digestive condition and sinusitis, but granted service connection for vitiligo of the penis and lipomas. The initial ratings for various disabilities were also denied.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a current diagnosis of a digestive disability or chronic sinusitis, while there was sufficient evidence to establish that vitiligo and benign lipomatous neoplasms began during active service and have continued since separation.

Claimed conditions

digestive condition, sinusitis, vitiligo of penis, lipomas, lumbar spine disability, left knee disability, right shoulder disability, left inguinal hernia, status post left inguinal repair scar, back scar status post fusion T11-L1, abnormal rapid eye movement (REM) sleep disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 25, 2025

Citation

A25102108

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