The Board denied an effective date prior to June 9, 2016, for the grant of service connection for vasomotor rhinitis and dermatitis and lipomas.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show any intent by the claimant to apply for a benefit before June 9, 2016, which is the date of the intent to file a claim for benefits.
- Claimed conditions
- vasomotor rhinitis, dermatitis and lipomas
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 13, 2024
- Citation
- 24032937
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for service connection is being remanded due to the inability of VA to conduct examinations as requested. The claims for vasomotor rhinitis and a back condition are both being remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's initial compensable rating for vasomotor rhinitis from September 23, 2013 to July 19, 2019 and a rating in excess of 10 percent starting July 19, 2019 is denied. The case is remanded due to inadequate VA examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.
- Denied
The veteran's internal hemorrhoids, vasomotor rhinitis, and diastasis of the umbilicus muscles were rated at 0 percent. Service connection for breathing problems due to an undiagnosed illness was denied.
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