The Board denied an increased rating for allergic rhinitis but granted service connection for sleep apnea, which the Veteran asserts had its onset during his active-duty service.
The deciding factor: The May 2021 VA examination found that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. However, the evidence supported a direct medical nexus between the Veteran's sleep apnea and his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Allergic rhinitis, Sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- April 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25035977
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Partly granted
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