Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2007

The veteran's claims for service connection and an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, diabetes mellitus, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service onset or aggravation of these conditions.

The veteran's service-connected degenerative joint disease of the left shoulder is rated at 10 percent, effective from August 1, 2003. The Board denied service connection for a low back disability and allergic rhinitis due to lack of evidence supporting these claims.

The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for patellofemoral pain syndrome of the right knee.,The Board also denied an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for chronic allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death. The DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 issue is also denied.

The Board denied service connection for asthma and allergic rhinitis, finding that the veteran's pre-existing respiratory conditions worsened during his military service but are not separately compensable.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable disability evaluation for deviated septum with nasal septum perforation and service connection for sinusitis with allergic rhinitis, finding no evidence of a chronic condition during or as a result of his military service.

The Board has granted a 30% evaluation for the veteran's service-connected chronic rhinitis, which is manifested by significant nasal obstruction and polyps. The claim for a compensable evaluation for his service-connected histoplasmosis was denied as it did not meet the criteria due to its inactive nature.

The Board denied a compensable evaluation for vasomotor rhinitis and service connection for asthma. The veteran's current diagnoses of asthma were not established, nor was there evidence linking the conditions to active service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the veteran's claims for post-operative pilonidal cyst residuals, epidermatophytosis of the feet, hearing loss disability, sinusitis with allergic rhinitis, a psychophysiological nervous system reaction evidenced by hyperhidrosis, hives, and recurrent headaches, and an eye disorder to include open angle glaucoma. The RO has determined that new and material evidence was not presented for reopening claims for post-operative pilonidal cyst residuals and epidermatophytosis of the feet.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, and a gastrointestinal disorder due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his active service.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied across multiple conditions, all related to Agent Orange exposure. The Board found no evidence of current diagnoses or a link between the claimed conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination. The veteran's right knee disability is being evaluated again, and his claims for service connection for rhinitis are also under review.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for further development, including scheduling of VA examinations and obtaining medical records. The claims will be readjudicated after all additional evidence has been considered.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The Board found no evidence of allergic rhinitis during service and denied the claim for service connection, concluding that there is not sufficient competent medical evidence to link current allergic rhinitis to military service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected chronic allergic rhinitis does not warrant a compensable evaluation, as there is no evidence of disability such as would warrant a compensable schedular rating.

The Board has denied service connection for allergies, residuals of head injury, residuals of eye injury, and a sleep disorder. The veteran is now asserting that he has a psychiatric disorder related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's tinnitus is service-connected, but his claims for residuals of right ear surgery, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis are denied as there is no evidence to support a current disability.

The Board has determined that service connection is not warranted for allergic rhinitis. Consequently, no disability rating or effective date will be assigned, so the failure to provide timely notice with respect to those elements of the claim was no more than harmless error.