The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, but denied service connection for left-hand tremors and right-hand tremors. The initial rating for irritable bowel syndrome was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported the grant of service connection for allergic rhinitis due to presumed exposure to fine particulate matter during active service in Southwest Asia, while there was no persuasive evidence of a current disability for left- and right-hand tremors. The highest schedular rating for IBS was assigned.
- Claimed conditions
- Allergic rhinitis, Left-hand tremors, Right-hand tremors, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25055619
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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