The Veteran's claims for sinus and nasal disabilities, including chronic sinusitis and chronic rhinitis, were denied as there is no persuasive evidence of a current disability or service connection.,Service connection was granted for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), with the condition having existed for at least six months.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's sinus and nasal symptoms have not been shown to be related to active duty service, as there is no persuasive evidence of a current disability or service connection.,The Veteran has a diagnosed gastrointestinal disability (IBS) that has existed for at least six months.
- Claimed conditions
- Sinus disability (chronic sinusitis), Nasal disability (chronic rhinitis), Gastrointestinal disability (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 12, 2026
- Citation
- A26002669
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for IBS, finding that the Veteran's current gastrointestinal symptoms are related to his in-service treatment and stress. Service connection was denied for sinusitis due to lack of evidence linking it to service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability and gastrointestinal disability (IBS) due to incomplete records and need for further medical examination.
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