The veteran's cervical strain was rated at 10 percent from June 1, 2003, to September 25, 2003. His left knee disability and allergic rhinitis were both rated as non-compensable.
The deciding factor: The veteran's cervical strain met the criteria for a 10 percent rating under the old rating criteria from June 1, 2003, to September 25, 2003. His left knee disability and allergic rhinitis did not meet the criteria for any compensable ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical strain, Patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative joint disease of the left knee (left knee disability), Allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 6, 2006
- Citation
- 0637870
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The Board denied an increased rating for allergic rhinitis and remanded the claims for cervical spine, hip, thigh, and hip extension disorders for further development.
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