The Board denied the appellant's claims for increased evaluations for duodenal ulcer disease and allergic rhinitis, finding that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating under the applicable VA disability evaluation criteria.
The deciding factor: The appellant's symptoms of occasional melena and vomiting were considered mild and did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating. His allergic rhinitis was characterized by congestion but no nasal obstruction or atrophy, which did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 6522.
- Claimed conditions
- Duodenal Ulcer Disease, Allergic Rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 26, 2002
- Citation
- 0206862
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