The veteran's service-connected right patellar tendinitis and lumbosacral strain were granted increased ratings, while the other conditions remained at their current levels. The veteran's hypertension was also granted an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected conditions met the criteria for increased ratings based on medical evidence showing functional impairment without severe limitation of motion or neurological abnormalities.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic allergic rhinitis, chronic right patellar tendinitis, chronic lumbosacral strain, chronic right index finger tendinitis with mild hypoesthesia, right heel plantar fasciitis, essential hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 18, 2001
- Citation
- 0111264
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic allergic rhinitis, which was received on November 26, 2024, and is based on presumed exposure to fine particulate matter during his service in the Gulf War theater of operations, has been granted with an effective date of November 26, 2023. The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for chronic allergic rhinitis remains pending.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, chronic ear infections, chronic allergic rhinitis, colon polyps, squamous cell carcinoma, and chronic headaches (to include as due to sinusitis) based on the lack of current diagnoses.,The Veteran's assertions were not considered competent evidence regarding his claimed conditions.
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