The Board granted a 40 percent rating for duodenal ulcer and peptic ulcer disease but denied an increased rating for allergic rhinitis and right maxillary sinus retention cyst, and remanded the claim for service connection for emphysema/lung/breathing issues.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported moderately severe symptoms of duodenal ulcer and peptic ulcer disease warranting a 40 percent rating, but did not support a higher rating or an increased rating for allergic rhinitis. The claim for service connection for emphysema/lung/breathing issues was remanded due to outstanding private treatment records.
- Claimed conditions
- duodenal ulcer and peptic ulcer disease, allergic rhinitis and right maxillary sinus retention cyst, emphysema/lung/breathing issues
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25106349
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