The Board denied an initial compensable rating for nonallergic rhinitis as the evidence did not show greater than 50 percent obstruction of nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the absence of evidence showing greater than 50 percent obstruction of nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side, which is required for a compensable rating under DC 6522.
- Claimed conditions
- nonallergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25099953
Veterans Law Judge
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