The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and allergic rhinitis, finding that these conditions existed prior to service and were aggravated by service. The veteran is already in receipt of compensation for chronic bronchitis.
The deciding factor: Service connection was not granted because the preexisting respiratory disorders (asthma and allergic rhinitis) did not meet the criteria for aggravation during active duty service, and they existed prior to service.
- Claimed conditions
- asthma, allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 15, 2006
- Citation
- 0604408
What this means for you
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