The Veteran's claim for service connection for restless leg syndrome was denied.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for allergic rhinitis with deviated nasal septum was also denied.,The Veteran's request for a higher initial rating for his allergic rhinitis with deviated nasal septum was denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's restless leg syndrome was incurred in service or related to any aspect of his active service, including TERA participation.,There is no basis on which an earlier effective date may be assigned for the grant of service connection for allergic rhinitis with deviated nasal septum.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- restless leg syndrome, allergic rhinitis with deviated nasal septum
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 6, 2026
- Citation
- A26020465
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