The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and service connection for cervical spine, left upper extremity, right upper extremity, and chronic sinusitis disorders.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support that the Veteran's current neck disorder or related upper extremity symptoms were incurred in or aggravated by his active service. The VA examiner found no evidence of a chronic condition during or after service, while the private chiropractor's opinion was based on the Veteran's self-reported history without reviewing his medical records.
- Claimed conditions
- Allergic rhinitis, Cervical spine (neck) disorder, Left upper extremity disorder, Right upper extremity disorder, Chronic sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25085700
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