Partly grantedPACT Act
The Board denied an increased rating for allergic rhinitis but granted service connection for sinusitis on a presumptive basis due to exposure to fine, particulate matter during the Persian Gulf War.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's sinusitis was granted based on a presumption of exposure to fine, particulate matter during their qualifying period of service in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
- Claimed conditions
- Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25106762
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