Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2013

The Veteran's claims for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 were denied, with the exception of his claim for schizophrenia which was granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a sinus condition, including sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's sinus condition, including allergic rhinitis, is related to service and granted his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions are denied. His claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD with gastritis is also denied.

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for rhinitis and sinusitis was remanded multiple times. The case is now being returned to the RO for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and providing VCAA notice regarding a TDIU claim.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his bronchial asthma with rhinitis is being remanded due to the need for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling another VA compensation examination.

The Veteran's asthma, with associated fatigue, is service-connected. The status of his respiratory disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder claims remains pending.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for higher initial disability ratings and service connection for various conditions, including tinnitus, hearing loss, rotator cuff disability of the right shoulder with bone spur, post-operative cervical strain with spinal stenosis, allergic rhinitis, skin disability manifested by urticarial wheals, and loss of tooth No. 19.

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis but denied service connection for a left eye disability, finding that the Veteran's current vision issues are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis and sinusitis have not been shown to meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA's rating schedule.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for further examination. The VA examiner will clarify the percentage of obstruction of nasal passages due to traumatic septal deviation, as well as the source of right nasal airway blockage.

The Veteran's rhinitis and associated throat disorder are found to be related to service, thus service connection is granted.

The Veteran claims service connection for left-sided facial weakness, which she believes is related to her allergic rhinitis and hearing loss. The Board has ordered a VA ENT examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's left-sided facial weakness.

The Board found no evidence of an ear disease incurred or aggravated in service, and denied the Veteran's claims for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for allergic rhinitis and asthma were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable evaluation for allergic rhinitis or a rating in excess of 30 percent for asthma.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of sleep apnea. The rating for hypertension is granted at a 10 percent evaluation, and the ratings for Graves' disease, rhinitis, and hemorrhoids are denied.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis has not met the criteria for a compensable rating.,Prior to January 25, 2010, the Veteran's GERD did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. From January 25, 2010 onwards, his GERD symptoms have been sufficient to warrant a 30% rating.

The Veteran's hip and gallbladder conditions were not found to warrant initial compensable evaluations. The thyroid condition, acromegaly, and seasonal allergic rhinitis have been granted service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee disorder, bilateral foot disorder, and tinnitus. The claim for an initial compensable rating for rhinitis was also denied.