Partly granted
The Board denied increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, right inguinal hernia, non allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), while granting service connection for left knee strain and left leg shin splints.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support an increased rating for the claimed conditions, but supported service connection for left knee strain and left leg shin splints based on their onset in service.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral hearing loss, Right inguinal hernia, Non allergic rhinitis, Sinusitis, Restless leg syndrome of the left lower extremity, Restless leg syndrome of the right lower extremity, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Left eye optic neuritis (left eye disability), Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Left knee strain (left knee disability), Left leg shin splints, Right leg shin splints, Diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM II)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25111100
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