The Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) were granted. The right foot condition was denied as there is no current evidence of a disability. A rating higher than 10 percent for the back disability remains pending.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran had credible statements regarding his symptoms in service, and the VA examiner's opinion did not establish an etiological link between the current conditions and service.
- Claimed conditions
- allergic rhinitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), right foot condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 5, 2019
- Citation
- 19183004
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's lumbar spine pain, allergic rhinitis, and recurrent yeast infections. The claims for service connection for generalized anxiety disorder with alcohol use disorder and left knee pain were remanded.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and pernicious anemia, and the Board dismissed both appeals.
- Denied
The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as the appellant does not have a documented history of recurrent or refractory esophageal stricture(s).
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a new examination to determine the severity of the Veteran's allergic rhinitis, including whether there is any nasal obstruction or polyps.
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