The veteran was granted a 10 percent rating for chronic sinusitis from January 13, 2012 to November 1, 2012 and initial 10 percent ratings for loss of sense of smell and taste. Other claims were denied or remanded.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence available at the time of the original decisions in July 2021 and September 2021, as the veteran chose the Direct Review docket.

Claimed conditions

allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, loss of sense of smell, loss of sense of taste, hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertriglyceridemia, larynx and pharynx condition, bronchial asthma, respiratory condition manifested by insomnia and sleep problems, hypertension

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 7, 2025

Citation

A25001120

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