The Board granted service connection for rhinitis and sinusitis, and increased the disability ratings for limitation of flexion of both knees, left thigh, and left shoulder.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were consistent with progression of his in-service issues, and there was no contradictory medical evidence. The Board found that the Veteran suffered from flexion limited to 20 degrees after repetitive use over time for both knees, 5 degrees for the left thigh, and abduction limited to 25 degrees after repetitive use over time for the left shoulder.
- Claimed conditions
- rhinitis, sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25086113
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