Partly granted
The Board denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and remanded the increased disability rating claim for low back degenerative arthritis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under DC 6522, while an addendum opinion is needed to determine if the limited ability to move during flare-ups of the lower spine is functionally equivalent to ankylosis.
- Claimed conditions
- allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25020025
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