The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for episodic generalized allergic reactions and allergic rhinitis was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent for her asthma, nor did it show any obstruction of nasal passages due to allergic rhinitis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's asthma did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on FEV-1 or FEV-1/FVC values. Her allergic rhinitis was found to be stable and without nasal polyps, thus not meeting the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Episodic Generalized Allergic Reactions with Urticarial and Asthmatic Manifestations, Allergic Rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 20, 2012
- Citation
- 1210322
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- Denied
The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is currently rated as 10 percent disabling prior to September 16, 2024 and noncompensable thereafter. The Board found the evidence against finding that his condition met the criteria for a higher rating.
- Denied
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.
- Denied
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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