Board reasoning
The Board found the prior VA examinations inadequate for addressing whether the rhinitis preexisted service and whether it was aggravated by service, and remanded for a new examination with a full review of the claims file and development of opinions on (a) preexistence, (b) aggravation, and (c) relationship to service with rationale. The Board also noted that the Veteran's in-service treatment and post-service reports must be considered and that the examination must account for the Veteran's reported symptoms and medical knowledge about the development of the disability.
Issues
- Entitlement to service connection for allergic rhinitisRemanded
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