The Veteran's right foot pain is found to have begun during service and granted service connection.,Bilateral hearing loss was not shown as a disability for VA purposes, thus denial of service connection.,No current diagnosis of rhinitis or sinusitis has been established, leading to denial of service connection.,Upper respiratory infections and sore throat conditions were not found at any time during the appeal period, resulting in denial of service connection.,Vertigo and dizziness have not been diagnosed, leading to denial of service connection.,Chronic chest pain, shortness of breath, and stress induced anxiety have not been shown as a disability for VA purposes, thus denying service connection.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's right foot pain was found to have begun during service and is considered direct service connection. Bilateral hearing loss did not meet the criteria for a current disability. No current diagnosis of rhinitis or sinusitis has been established. Upper respiratory infections and sore throat conditions were not shown at any time during the appeal period. Vertigo and dizziness have not been diagnosed. Chronic chest pain, shortness of breath, and stress induced anxiety did not meet the criteria for a current disability.

Claimed conditions

right foot pain, bilateral hearing loss, rhinitis or sinusitis, upper respiratory infections and sore throat conditions, vertigo and dizziness, chest pain, shortness of breath, and stress induced anxiety

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 3, 2026

Citation

A26009949

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