Granted
The Board granted service connection for chronic sinusitis and tinnitus, based on presumptive exposure to fine particulate matter during the Veteran's honorable service in Iraq.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported a current diagnosis of chronic sinusitis and tinnitus, and the Veteran was presumed to have been exposed to fine particulate matter during his honorable service, which is linked to these conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic sinusitis, tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 23, 2025
- Citation
- A25091812
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