Granted
The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis based on the Veteran's presumed exposure to fine particulate matter during his service in Southwest Asia.
The deciding factor: The requirements for presumptive service connection based on exposure to fine particulate matter are satisfied, as the Veteran is a Persian Gulf War veteran with qualifying service and a diagnosis of allergic rhinitis was noted in his VA medical record.
- Claimed conditions
- allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25021173
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