Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2012

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to outstanding records and the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal before the Board could make a decision.

The VA determined that the Veteran's current respiratory disorder, diagnosed as allergic rhinitis, was not incurred in or aggravated by his period of active service.

The Veteran submitted new and material evidence to reopen his claims for service connection for skin rash on the left foot and an upper respiratory disorder, including sinusitis and rhinitis. The Board found that the evidence is sufficient to raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating these claims.,However, the Board did not find any evidence linking the current conditions to active duty or service.

The Board has determined that the appellant's disability manifested by chronic sinus congestion with headaches is due to a diagnosis of chronic vasomotor rhinitis, which was incurred during active service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection of rhinitis and bilateral upper extremity neuropathy during the November 2011 hearing. The appeal for service connection of an enlarged prostate is remanded due to outstanding private treatment records and a need for further examination.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD. The issue of service connection for allergic rhinitis is pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed respiratory disorder, including chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, as well as left maxillary sinus cancer, is not established due to lack of current diagnoses and insufficient evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn with respect to the issues of service connection for sinusitis, rhinitis, and a chronic disability manifested by hematuria, as well as initial ratings for depressive disorder/panic disorder and migraine headaches. The Board dismisses these appeals.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as her conditions did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA regulations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development including obtaining SSA records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma were denied. The Veteran's allergic rhinitis was found to not meet the criteria for a higher rating, while his bronchial asthma remains at 30 percent.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis was denied. The claims to reopen for bilateral hearing loss, peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, and hypertension were granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral knee disorder, low back disorder, and allergic rhinitis are all service-connected. The nasal fractures leading to current residuals of a deviated septum and hearing loss of the left ear were also found to be aggravated by service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Veteran has a chronic allergic rhinitis that was first manifested in service and is related to environmental exposures during his military service. The Board finds the evidence sufficient to grant service connection for this condition.