Denied
The appeal for higher ratings and effective dates for various conditions was denied, with the exception of left and right lower extremity radiculopathy which were granted an earlier effective date.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Other specified trauma and stressor related disorder, Allergic rhinitis, Chronic sinusitis, Tinnitus (right ear), Right ear hearing loss, Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), Sinus bradycardia with valvular heart disease, Thoracolumbar degenerative arthritis, Left lower extremity radiculopathy, Right lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25110881
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