The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be service-connected due to in-service noise exposure. The initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis remains denied as the evidence does not show nasal polyps or greater than 50 percent obstruction of nasal passages on both sides.,Service connection for ulcer, inflammatory bowel disorder, and gastroesophageal reflux/acid reflux/heartburn is remanded due to insufficient evidence. Further examination may be needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's tinnitus was found to have been caused by in-service noise exposure.,There is no evidence of nasal polyps or greater than 50 percent obstruction of nasal passages on both sides, thus the initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis remains denied.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"tinnitus"}, {"condition_name":"ulcer"}, {"condition_name":"inflammatory bowel disorder"}, {"condition_name":"gastroesophageal reflux/acid reflux/heartburn"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 15, 2019
- Citation
- 19129017
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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