The Veteran's service-connected chronic sinusitis, headaches, hyperhidrosis, hypogeusia, hyposmia, left hip femoral acetabular impingement syndrome and strain (status post arthroscopy with labral repair), gynecomastia surgery scars, and right index finger scar have all been denied.,The Veteran's service-connected conditions were evaluated based on their current manifestations without consideration of any presumptive exposure or secondary service connection.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's chronic sinusitis resulted in incapacitating episodes requiring prolonged antibiotic treatment, non-incapacitating episodes characterized by headaches, pain, and purulent discharge or crusting, or a history of sinus surgery. The Veteran's headaches were evaluated based on their frequency and severity without meeting the criteria for a higher rating.,The evidence did not show that the Veteran's hyperhidrosis resulted in an inability to handle paper or tools because of moisture, unresponsiveness to therapy, or manifested by complete loss of the sense of taste. The evidence also did not show that the Veteran's hypogeusia or hyposmia resulted in a complete loss of the sense of smell or taste.,The most probative evidence did not establish that the Veteran's service-connected left hip femoral acetabular impingement syndrome and strain, status post arthroscopy with labral repair, manifested by limitation of rotation such that he cannot toe-out more than 15 degrees; limitation of adduction such that he cannot cross his legs; or limitation of abduction with motion lost beyond 10 degrees. The evidence also did not show that the Veteran's gynecomastia surgery scars were painful and/or manifested by underlying soft tissue damage, or measured to an area of 144 square inches (929 square centimeters) or greater.,The evidence did not establish that the Veteran's right index finger scar was painful, unstable, manifested by underlying soft tissue damage, or measured to an area of 144 square inches (929 square centimeters) or greater.

Claimed conditions

Chronic Sinusitis, Headaches, Hyperhidrosis, Hypogeusia, Hyposmia, Left Hip Femoral Acetabular Impingement Syndrome and Strain, Status Post Arthroscopy with Labral Repair (Abduction/Adduction/Rotation), Gynecomastia Surgery Scars, Right Index Finger Scar

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 14, 2026

Citation

A26003368

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