The Board has recharacterized the appeal as one for service connection for a respiratory disorder, including as due to exposure to burning chemicals and oils in the Persian Gulf War. The Veteran's STRs show treatment for nasal drainage and throat pain during service, and he currently reports ongoing symptoms of runny nose, watery eyes, and difficulty breathing.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner confirmed that the Veteran has a current respiratory disorder (allergic rhinitis) possibly related to his period of active duty in the Persian Gulf War.
- Claimed conditions
- respiratory disorder, allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 3, 2010
- Citation
- 1005098
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