The Board denied service connection for allergic rhinitis and denied an increased rating for type II diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's allergic rhinitis was not related to his military service, and the criteria for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus were not met.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding of service connection for allergic rhinitis or that the Veteran’s diabetes mellitus required regulation of activities as part of its management.
- Claimed conditions
- Allergic rhinitis, Type II diabetes mellitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 27, 2019
- Citation
- 19150523
What this means for you
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