Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for multiple service-connected conditions and denied service connection for several additional conditions, including tinnitus, chronic sinusitis, left sciatic radicular pain of the left leg, traumatic brain injury (TBI), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic fatigue syndrome, and a back disorder.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support findings consistent with higher ratings or service connection for the claimed conditions due to insufficient symptomatology or lack of evidence linking them to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder, Bilateral Plantar Fasciitis, Chronic Allergic Rhinitis, Right Hallux Valgus, Status/Post Surgery, Scar, Right Foot Proximal to Big Toe Associated with Right Hallux Valgus, Status/Post Surgery, Left Knee Strain, Tinnitus, Chronic Sinusitis, Left Sciatic Radicular Pain of Left Leg, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Back Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25102500
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