The VA has determined that the appellant's service-connected allergic conjunctivitis, currently rated at 10 percent, does not warrant a higher rating since December 11, 1998.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show any residuals from the appellant's allergic conjunctivitis to warrant a different diagnostic code or an increased rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 23, 2002
- Citation
- 0204927
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, except for eczema and skin rash, are associated with his subsequent period of active duty after he received separation pay. Therefore, the appeal is granted as recoupment of the Veteran's separation pay in the amount of $13,271.16 is improper.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's allergic conjunctivitis. The matter is now being sent back for further development and readjudication.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected bilateral allergic conjunctivitis has been active within the appeal period, warranting a minimum rating of 10 percent under the Diagnostic Code.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for allergies, including eye allergies now diagnosed as allergic conjunctivitis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms had their onset during active service and resolving reasonable doubt in his favor.
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