The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and hypertension as there was no evidence of a greater than 50% obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side for allergic rhinitis; no incapacitating episodes per year requiring prolonged antibiotic treatment or non-incapacitating episodes per year of sinusitis characterized by headaches, pain, and purulent discharge or crusting for sinusitis; and no diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more or systolic pressure predominantly 200 or more for hypertension.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the criteria for a compensable disability rating as it did not meet the required obstruction, episodes, or blood pressure levels specified in the rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25037822
What this means for you
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