The Board granted a 10 percent rating for allergic rhinitis, denied an initial compensable rating for irritable bowel syndrome, and denied an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for right-hand tremors. The claims for service connection for sinusitis, respiratory disability, left-hand tremors, and chronic fatigue syndrome were remanded.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing greater than 50% nasal obstruction for allergic rhinitis, occasional episodes of bowel disturbances with abdominal distress for irritable bowel syndrome, and mild incomplete paralysis of the radial nerve for right-hand tremors. The claims for service connection were remanded due to insufficient evidence.

Claimed conditions

Allergic Rhinitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Right-hand Tremors, Sinusitis, Respiratory Disability, Tremors of the Left Hand, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

November 3, 2025

Citation

A25095034

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