The Veteran's service connection for chronic headaches was granted, while claims for bilateral hearing loss, chronic fatigue syndrome, a higher rating for contusion of the left great toe, and an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis were denied.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence supported a grant of service connection for chronic headaches due to their onset during active duty. However, there was insufficient evidence to support claims for bilateral hearing loss, chronic fatigue syndrome, higher ratings for contusion of the left great toe, and an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic headaches, bilateral hearing loss, chronic fatigue syndrome, contusion of the left great toe, allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25109143
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