Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2007

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected allergic rhinitis with occasional sinusitis is being remanded due to the submission of new evidence and the need for a VA examination.

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

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied as there is no current evidence of these disabilities.

The Board has ordered additional development of the veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records and providing proper notice regarding new and material evidence for his hearing loss claim.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for his service-connected rhinitis and bilateral pes planus, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 10% due to prostrating attacks occurring once every two months. The veteran's sinusitis and rhinitis are rated at 30% based on six non-incapacitating episodes per year with symptoms like headaches, pain, and purulent discharge or crusting. The right shoulder impingement syndrome is rated at 20%, meeting the criteria for limitation of motion to abduction between 100-180 degrees.

The veteran's claims for service connection and an increased rating for his disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of evidence.

The veteran's claims for service connection for varicose veins, skin rash (multiple), aching joints (other than the knees and back), with muscle and nerve involvement and chest tightness, migraine headaches, and asthma and allergic rhinitis were denied as they are not shown to be related to service or an undiagnosed illness.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, chronic bronchitis and an immunosuppressed condition later identified as chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there was no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his service or to his service-connected bronchial asthma.

The veteran's claims for service connection for UTI, chest scar, pes planus, groin and stomach pain, allergic rhinitis, and URI have all been denied as there is no current evidence of disability related to service.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied.,Service-connected conditions include lumbosacral strain, chondromalacia of the right and left knees, headaches, hypertension, conjunctivitis, COPD, perirectal abscess, right foot calluses, rhinitis/sinusitis, bilateral flat feet, sleep disorder, hearing loss, ankle condition, wrist condition, shin splints, positive TB test, hyperlipidemia, and left foot tendonitis.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a left shoulder disability and granted noncompensable service connection for a low back disability effective March 1, 2001. The veteran was awarded a 10 percent rating for bronchial asthma effective March 1, 2001. For allergic rhinitis, the Board denied claims for higher ratings.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including sleep apnea, hypertension, allergic rhinitis, prostate enlargement, depression, and poor circulation in the left leg, all allegedly due to Agent Orange exposure. The evidence does not establish a link between these conditions and his time in service or Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including vaginitis with moniliasis, bilateral axillary adenitis, chronic urinary tract infections, sinusitis, fibrocystic breast disease, a left knee disorder (secondary to right knee disability), diabetes mellitus, and a bilateral foot condition. The Board found that the evidence did not support service connection for these conditions.

The veteran's service-connected right knee disability, right great toe fracture, and allergic rhinitis were not found to warrant a compensable rating prior to January 20, 2005.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and allergic rhinitis with sinusitis, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to assess the veteran's claimed conditions, including chest pain (pleurisy), skin rash, hay fever, and migraine headaches. The appeal will be remanded for these examinations.

The veteran's claims for service connection on appeal have been denied. The Board is unable to adjudicate the matters due to incomplete records and remands are requested.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied. The VA has not found any current residuals or active disease related to the conditions he is claiming.

The Board denied service connection for asthma, but granted a 10% rating for allergic rhinitis with conjunctivitis.