The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disorder and allergic rhinitis, finding no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his period of active service.,For the increased rating claim, the Board found that while the veteran's anxiety disorder is productive of not more than definite social and industrial impairment, it does not warrant an increase in disability rating beyond 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not establish a link between the veteran’s current low back pain or allergic rhinitis and his period of service. The Board found that the veteran's statements regarding causation were insufficient to meet the burden of proof.,Regarding the increased rating claim, the Board noted that while the veteran reported symptoms consistent with his anxiety disorder, there was no evidence showing a worsening of his disability beyond what is already reflected in the current 30 percent evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Low Back Disorder, Allergic Rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 2, 2000
- Citation
- 0002610
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- Partly granted
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- Partly granted
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- Dismissed
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