The Board denied an increased rating for PTSD, granted a 10 percent rating for allergic rhinitis from August 16, 2021 to November 22, 2021 and denied a compensable rating thereafter, and denied ratings in excess of 10 percent for lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis and herniated disc at L4-L5 and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity. Service connection was also denied for bilateral fallen arches, neurological condition of other systems, and bilateral shin splints, but granted for bilateral hearing loss.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were not shown to meet or approximate the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD (anxiety), allergic rhinitis, lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis and herniated disc at L4-L5, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, bilateral fallen arches, neurological condition of other systems, bilateral shin splints, bilateral hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 12, 2024
- Citation
- A24073659
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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 the appeals for service connection for bilateral pes planus, obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including bilateral hearing loss and various musculoskeletal issues, as well as an initial rating in excess of 0 percent for rhinitis. However, the Board granted a 70 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- 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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