The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were addressed. The Veteran received a compensable evaluation for allergic rhinitis, a 30% evaluation for reactive airway disease prior to November 28, 2017, and a 10% evaluation for restless leg syndrome. Other issues such as bruxism, migraine headaches, PTSD, and TDIU were remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's allergic rhinitis did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating prior to June 20, 2018 but was granted a 10% evaluation from that date. The reactive airway disease met the criteria for a 30% evaluation prior to November 28, 2017 and was denied in excess of this level. The Veteran's restless leg syndrome was found to meet the criteria for a 10% evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Allergic Rhinitis (claimed as sinus/allergies), Reactive Airway Disease, Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 6, 2019
- Citation
- 19144061
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board granted service connection for Reactive Airway Disease, Allergic Rhinitis, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and denied service connection for Chronic Sinusitis and Heart Valve Disease. The Veteran's PTSD claim was denied.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board found clear and unmistakable error in the August 2000 rating decision that denied service connection for allergic rhinitis with reactive airway disease (claimed as asthma and upper respiratory infection). The Veteran's condition was not noted at enlistment, and there is no clear and unmistakable evidence to show it pre-existed service. As a result, the Board granted service connection.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the development conducted does not comply with prior remands and requires additional examinations for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). The Veteran's symptoms have been noted in various VA examinations, but further evaluation is needed to determine if these conditions are service-connected.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for hand tremors, sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome due to potential service connection based on secondary service connection.
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