The Board denied an initial compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected rhinitis as there was no evidence of more than 50 percent obstruction of either nasal passage or polyps.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on a lack of evidence showing more than 50 percent obstruction of either nasal passage or polyps during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- allergic rhinitis (rhinitis)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25048166
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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