The Board granted service connection for left hip, right hip, left knee, and right knee conditions, as well as a 30 percent initial rating for chronic sinusitis from August 10, 2022, and a maximum 30 percent initial rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) from September 29, 2022.

The deciding factor: The Board found the approximate balance of evidence supported that the Veteran's left hip, right hip, left knee, and right knee conditions were related to active service. For chronic sinusitis and IBS, the Board determined the symptoms met or approximated the criteria for a 30 percent rating.

Claimed conditions

left hip condition, right hip condition, left knee condition, right knee condition, chronic sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

October 7, 2025

Citation

A25086442

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