The Board granted restoration of service connection for hypogeusia and hyposmia, but denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis from August 10, 2022.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's symptoms were subjective and not confirmed by objective medical evidence, but he was competent to report his lay statements regarding the onset and continuity of his symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- hypogeusia, hyposmia, allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- May 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25043582
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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