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The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, finding it directly related to the Veteran's military service and exposure to burn pits in Vietnam.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports a direct causal relationship between the Veteran's allergic rhinitis and his military service, including credible testimony of exposure to burn pits and an opinion from his treating otolaryngologist.
- Claimed conditions
- allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25110654
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