Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2005

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for dependency allowance was denied as he did not submit the necessary form to request additional compensation for dependents within one year of receiving notification of his qualifying disability rating.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for allergic rhinitis is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examination.

The Board denied service connection for headaches and fibromyalgia, but granted service connection for dysthymic disorder with a 10% evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic rhinitis, degenerative spondylosis of the lumbar spine, and left knee disability. However, it found that a higher rating is not warranted under current criteria.

The veteran's service-connected sinusitis and allergic rhinitis were granted, with a combined evaluation of 50 percent from October 13, 2000 to November 30, 2002. After that period, the veteran received a separate noncompensable evaluation for his allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied service connection for both allergic rhinitis and the residuals of pneumonia, finding that there was no evidence suggesting onset or significant aggravation during military service.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed conditions are not due to disease or injury incurred in service, and thus denied his claims.

The veteran's allergic rhinitis and seborrheic dermatitis of the face were both rated as non-compensable (zero percent) in an August 1999 rating decision.,Neither condition has been shown to warrant a compensable evaluation under either the old or new VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

The veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee disabilities, granulomatous disease, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and exercise-induced asthma with urticaria are all denied. The Board finds no evidence of these conditions during active service or that they were aggravated by service.

The Board found that the veteran was not entitled to a program of education under Chapter 31, Title 38, United States Code because he declined employment assistance offered by VA and remained employed full-time in a suitable position.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for left maxillary sinusitis and service connection for hysterectomy and allergic rhinitis, right nostril. The claim for an increased rating was based on the veteran's symptoms not meeting the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic code.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to pending claims and unadjudicated disabilities.

The Board has determined that the evidence received since the June 2001 denial is not new and material, thus denying the petition to reopen the claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis.

The Board finds that the veteran's current respiratory conditions, including asthma and allergic rhinitis, are likely due to workplace exposure during service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the veteran's service-connected chronic rhinitis.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for arterial hypertension, sleep apnea, and allergic rhinitis as secondary to his service-connected bronchial asthma.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for chronic sinusitis with rhinitis, as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a neurological examination and review of the veteran's service connection claim.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations were denied. The Board found that scleroderma was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and the disability manifested by painful joints and fatigue and/or nausea is not related to service or undiagnosed illness.