Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2002

The Board has granted a 10 percent evaluation for the service-connected allergic rhinitis, effective February 1, 1997. The appeal is denied as to the history of chronic epididymitis, recurrent prostatitis, and status post excision of a left testicular cyst.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection of a right knee disorder and denied an increase in rating for bronchial asthma with allergic vasomotor rhinitis.

The VA denied a higher disability rating for the veteran's allergic rhinitis with chronic sinusitis, as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the new or old rating criteria.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, allergic rhinitis, bronchitis, and right ear hearing loss. The claim of service connection for headaches was reopened but remains denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected deep venous thrombosis contributed to his death from pseudomonas sepsis and other conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for initial compensable evaluations for her left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, bilateral shin splints, left ovarian cyst and uterine leiomyomata, and allergic rhinitis.

The veteran's appeal was denied for multiple conditions, including service connection claims and rating increases.

The Board found no evidence of service-connected allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, bronchial asthma, or cataracts. The veteran's pre-existing conditions were not aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's history of allergic rhinitis and minimal obstructive lung defect are due to disease incurred in service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis with a deviated nasal septum does not warrant a compensable rating under current VA disability evaluation criteria.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed conditions are not related to service and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and pseudofolliculitis barbae, with the initial evaluations of 10 percent each.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for a chronic respiratory disorder (claimed as allergic rhinitis) and a chronic gastrointestinal disorder, including duodenitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active service.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied, except for the grant of a 10 percent rating for bilateral hearing loss effective October 24, 2000.

The Board has granted a 10% evaluation for the veteran's rhinitis, finding that it is manifested by incomplete obstruction of the nasal passages. The veteran's long history of symptoms and objective findings support this rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disorder, sinusitis, or bronchitis during service and there is no current diagnosis of these conditions. Therefore, service connection for these conditions cannot be established.

The Board denied service connection for the residuals of a septoplasty, allergic rhinitis with sinusitis, low back pain, headaches, and cervical spine pain. The veteran's preexisting conditions were not aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed chronic sinusitis or allergic rhinitis was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The VA Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his residuals of a fractured nose with sinusitis, deviated nasal septum, and rhinitis, finding that the current 30 percent rating adequately reflects the severity of his condition.