Service connection for rhinitis was granted. An increased initial rating of 70 percent for an acquired psychiatric disability from January 20, 2020 to December 14, 2022 was also granted. Claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and hypertension were dismissed.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's rhinitis began in service and has continued with the same symptomatology after service, establishing a nexus to service.

Claimed conditions

rhinitis, acquired psychiatric disability, chronic fatigue syndrome, hypertension

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

70%

Decision date

January 10, 2025

Citation

A25002382

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