The Board denied the veteran's claim for a disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent for non-allergic rhinitis, as there was no evidence of nasal polyps. The claims for IBS and fibromyalgia were remanded for further examination.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the lack of evidence showing greater than 50% obstruction of the nasal passages or polyps in the case of non-allergic rhinitis, which are required for a higher rating under DC 6522. The claims for IBS and fibromyalgia were remanded due to insufficient medical evidence regarding symptom frequency and medication use.
- Claimed conditions
- non-allergic rhinitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), fibromyalgia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25090958
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