The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, as well as a compensable evaluation for tinea pedis (bilateral feet). The Board found that the veteran did not have these conditions during his periods of active duty or due to exposure to chemicals in the Persian Gulf. His preexisting condition was not aggravated by his last period of service.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a finding that the veteran had allergic rhinitis and sinusitis during his periods of active duty, nor did it show that these conditions were aggravated by his last period of service. The Board also found no basis for a compensable evaluation as the veteran's tinea pedis did not result in scars or affect more than 5% of his body.
- Claimed conditions
- Allergic Rhinitis, Tinea Pedis (Bilateral Feet)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 21, 2008
- Citation
- 0805924
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The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for allergic rhinitis was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 6522.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the VA medical exams provided are inadequate for rating purposes and remands the case to obtain an adequate examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis. The Veteran is entitled to a higher disability rating for his service-connected allergic rhinitis.
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The Veteran's allergic rhinitis has not been manifested by greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side, and no nasal polyps have been found. Therefore, an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis is denied.
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