Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors, including obtaining updated toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) memoranda and adequate medical opinions addressing the Veteran's conceded in-service exposure to fine particulate matter.
The deciding factor: The decision is based on the need to obtain additional evidence and an adequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions and their relationship to his service, including his conceded exposure to fine particulate matter during service in Saudi Arabia.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25103122
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