The Veteran's service connection claim for allergic rhinitis has been granted as the evidence is in approximate balance that it manifested within ten years of her separation from service.,Service connection for tinnitus has also been granted, with a remand required to determine if there is a nexus between the Veteran's current condition and her in-service noise exposure.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports a finding that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis manifested within ten years of her separation from service.,There was no credible opinion provided by the VA examiner regarding the connection between the Veteran's tinnitus and her in-service noise exposure, necessitating further development.
- Claimed conditions
- Allergic Rhinitis, Tinnitus, Dermatitis (claimed as a burn to the lips)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 1, 2026
- Citation
- A26029487
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is currently rated as 10 percent disabling prior to September 16, 2024 and noncompensable thereafter. The Board found the evidence against finding that his condition met the criteria for a higher rating.
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