The Veteran's claims for service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome of the right hand, left hand, low back disability, vocal cord polyps (claimed as upper respiratory problems), and allergic rhinitis are granted. The claim for service connection for asthma is remanded due to new evidence received.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral heel spurs are remanded due to new evidence received.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis from August 1, 2022, is granted pursuant to the PACT Act. The effective date of this award is August 1, 2022.
The deciding factor: The Veteran submitted new and material evidence that raised a reasonable possibility of substantiating her claims for service connection.,The Veteran submitted new and material evidence that raised a reasonable possibility of substantiating her claim for service connection. The PACT Act granted presumptive service connection for allergic rhinitis due to Gulf War exposure.,The VA examiner found no in-service event, injury, or disease related to the Veteran's current disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Carpal tunnel syndrome of the right hand, Low back disability, Vocal cord polyps (claimed as upper respiratory problems, to include throat and laryngitis), Allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 9, 2024
- Citation
- 24007099
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability and an increased rating for his acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board found that there was no evidence linking the current disabilities to military service.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected low back disability alone does not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that there was a duty to assist error and remands the case for further development. The Veteran contends his allergic rhinitis began during service, but VA medical opinions have found no link between his current condition and service.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's appeal for an effective date prior to February 5, 2024, for a 10 percent evaluation of allergic rhinitis was denied. The Veteran also appealed for a higher rating for his allergic rhinitis and this was denied as well.,The Veteran's PTSD with TBI claim is remanded due to inadequate medical examinations.
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