The Board has granted an initial rating of 30 percent for allergic rhinitis/sinusitis, effective from August 9, 1994.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the veteran had significant symptoms including headaches, dizziness, sneezing, runny and stuffy nose, postnasal drainage, engorged and inflamed turbinates, and lost time from work due to his allergic rhinitis/sinusitis. The revised criteria for respiratory system disabilities applied since October 7, 1996.
- Claimed conditions
- Allergic Rhinitis/Sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 27, 2007
- Citation
- 0730557
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- Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including MAI, allergic rhinitis/sinusitis, chronic bronchitis, renal cyst, and muscle weakness (related to myasthenia gravis), have been denied as there is no credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability of bilateral hearing loss, and therefore service connection for this condition is denied.,The Board also found no evidence to support the Veteran's claim of residuals of frostbite on his left foot. As such, service connection for this issue is also denied.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis/sinusitis is not service-connected as it pre-existed his military service and was not aggravated by service.
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