Denied
The Board denied service connection for a respiratory condition, restless leg syndrome, bilateral hearing loss, chronic fatigue syndrome, and higher ratings for allergic rhinitis, tension headaches, degenerative arthritis of the left knee, and generalized anxiety disorder with unspecified mood disorder and alcohol use disorder. The claims for chronic sinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and lumbosacral strain were remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support current diagnoses or a nexus to service for the claimed conditions, and the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- respiratory condition, restless leg syndrome, bilateral hearing loss, chronic fatigue syndrome, allergic rhinitis, tension headaches, degenerative arthritis of the left knee, generalized anxiety disorder with unspecified mood disorder and alcohol use disorder (acquired psychiatric disorder), chronic sinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), lumbosacral strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25086503
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