The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for loss of sense of smell, taste, and allergic rhinitis as the evidence did not show complete loss of these senses or greater than 50 percent obstruction of nasal passages.

The deciding factor: The evidence showed partial loss of the sense of smell and taste, and no greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage for allergic rhinitis.

Claimed conditions

loss of sense of smell, loss of sense of taste, allergic rhinitis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

March 7, 2025

Citation

A25021324

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