The Board granted an increased initial rating of 10 percent for dyspnea and denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for rhinitis. The claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, cervical spine disability, and lumbar spine disability were remanded.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's dyspnea met the criteria for a compensable rating but his rhinitis did not meet the criteria for an increased rating. The claims for service connection were remanded due to inadequate medical opinions and examinations.

Claimed conditions

rhinitis, dyspnea, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

November 4, 2025

Citation

A25095516

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