The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for ankylosing spondylitis, lung restrictions, acute sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis as there was no evidence of a compensable level of disability during the period on appeal.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lung condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating due to FVC or DLCO (SB) percent predicted scores being within normal limits. For acute sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, there were no incapacitating episodes or non-incapacitating episodes that met the criteria for a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- ankylosing spondylitis, lung restrictions, acute sinusitis, allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25058920
What this means for you
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