The veteran's claims for service connection for rhinitis and lumbar degenerative disc disease were granted. The claim for hypertension was denied. Claims for COPD, sinusitis, and an increased rating for left ear hearing loss were remanded.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of in-service exposure to diesel fumes and exhaust for rhinitis, and in-service back injury for lumbar degenerative disc disease; lack of evidence for hypertension; and need for further examination for COPD, sinusitis, and left ear hearing loss.

Claimed conditions

rhinitis, lumbar degenerative disc disease, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sinusitis, left ear hearing loss

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 28, 2025

Citation

A25007270

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