The Veteran's seasonal allergic rhinitis is rated under 38 C.F.R. § 4.97, Diagnostic Code 6522. The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a new examination and updated records of care from his allergy clinic.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported an exacerbation of symptoms since his last VA examination and provided treatment at the Harker Heights Allergy Clinic, necessitating further evaluation and obtaining additional medical records.
- Claimed conditions
- Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 14, 2019
- Citation
- 19185407
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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