The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for the left-shoulder condition, granted a 10 percent rating for allergic rhinitis, and denied service connection for the right-shoulder condition.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's allergic rhinitis manifested as greater than 50-percent obstruction of the nasal passages on both sides or complete obstruction on one side, warranting a 10 percent rating. The evidence did not support a higher rating due to the absence of nasal polyps. For the left-shoulder condition and right-shoulder condition, there was insufficient evidence linking these conditions to military service.

Claimed conditions

left-shoulder condition, allergic rhinitis, right-shoulder condition

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

October 2, 2025

Citation

A25084959

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