Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision 1643645
The deciding factor: The clinical evidence of record does not support a finding of polyps, the presence of which is required for a rating higher than 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 6522. The Veteran's symptoms are adequately managed with over-the-counter medication and do not result in functional impairment or incapacitation.
- Claimed conditions
- Seasonal Allergies
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 17, 2016
- Citation
- 1643645
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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