The Board granted service connection for right knee disability, including strain and osteoarthritis, but denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent disabling for allergic rhinitis.
The deciding factor: The evidence was at least in approximate balance that the Veteran's current right knee disability is related to his in-service repetitive injuries. However, the Veteran's allergic rhinitis symptomology did not meet the criteria for a rating higher than 10 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Allergic rhinitis, Right knee disability (strain and osteoarthritis)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25051521
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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