Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for rhinitis, sinusitis, asthma claimed as breathing problems, and an inner ear disability, to include frequent ear infections, vertigo, and tinnitus due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.
The deciding factor: A remand is necessary to ensure that all relevant medical records are obtained and to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- rhinitis, sinusitis, asthma claimed as breathing problems, inner ear disability, to include frequent ear infections, vertigo, and tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25085015
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