Denied
The Board denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis as the evidence did not show greater than 50 percent obstruction of nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on either side, which are required for a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were reported to be mild and managed with over-the-counter medications, without significant obstruction of nasal passages or polyps as required by the rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25098959
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