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The VA denied service connection for asbestos exposure, rhinitis, and sinusitis. The claims for bilateral pes planus and muscle pain were remanded for further evaluation.
The deciding factor: The VA found no current disability related to asbestos exposure and insufficient evidence linking rhinitis and sinusitis to service.
- Claimed conditions
- asbestos exposure, rhinitis, sinusitis, bilateral pes planus, muscle pain (in legs above ankles)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25005474
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