The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for allergic rhinitis, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis did not meet or more nearly approximate the criteria for a higher rating during the period on appeal, as there was no evidence of nasal polyps and greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passages on both sides or complete obstruction on one side.
- Claimed conditions
- allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25055562
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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