The Board granted a 10 percent evaluation for allergic rhinitis but denied a compensable evaluation for sinusitis.
The deciding factor: The evidence was at least in equipoise as to the presence of greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passages on both sides or complete obstruction on one side, warranting a 10 percent rating. However, there were no incapacitating episodes over 12 months or three non-incapacitating episodes for sinusitis, not warranting a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- allergic rhinitis, sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25107610
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