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Coldsteel98

va claim for sinusitis was denied and PTSD was in development

Question

My VA claim for sinusitis was denied today and my claim for PTSD was put in development. I just got the email notification. What do I do next? The reason they gave is down below. I am not sure they received all my information for sinusitis, but I know they got it for PTSD. Any insight on this issue would be really appreciated.

REASONS FOR DECISION

  1. Service connection for sinusitis. Service connection for sinusitis is denied. Your service treatment records do not contain complaints, treatment, or diagnosis for this condition. The evidence does not show a current diagnosed disability. (38 CFR 3.159, 38 CFR 3.303) During your VA examination, the examiner determined you have an acute condition, which is not considered a formal (chronic) diagnosis. Service connection may be granted for a disability which began in military service or was caused by some event or experience in service. Service connection for sinusitis is denied because the medical evidence of record fails to show that this disability has been clinically diagnosed. (38 CFR 3.303, 38 CFR 3.304) The evidence does not show an event, disease or injury in service. (38 CFR 3.303, 38 CFR 3.304)
  2. Compensation for posttraumatic stress disorder PTSD. The issue of compensation for posttraumatic stress disorder PTSD is deferred for the following information: development.

Posted Oct 6, 2025, 7:08 PM UTC

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