Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2014

The Board has granted increased ratings for the Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the right and left knees, as well as his degenerative arthritis of the left ankle. The effective date is not specified.

The Veteran's appeal regarding service connection for sinusitis has been withdrawn. The issue of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen service connection for allergic rhinitis is moot as the motion to reverse the April 1982 Board decision on CUE has granted all requested benefits.

The Board finds that the Veteran's rhinitis as likely as not had its clinical onset during his period of service, and grants service connection for perennial rhinitis.

The Board found that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis was not aggravated by service, but now finds this decision to be clearly and unmistakably erroneous due to incorrect application of the presumption of soundness. Service connection for allergic rhinitis is granted.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an adequate VA examination and address the Veteran's claim for service connection for sinus disorder, including allergic rhinitis. The examiner will need to determine if the condition was incurred during his period of active duty in January 2004.

The Board denied service connection for an ENT condition, sinusitis, and esophagus condition. The January 2014 VA medical opinion found no evidence of a relationship between the Veteran's current conditions and his active duty.,There is conflicting evidence regarding whether the Veteran sustained a nasal fracture during service. However, there are no records indicating any treatment for such an injury or resulting ENT condition.

The Veteran's sinus condition, including sinusitis and chronic rhinitis, was incurred in or caused by his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis and hypertension were not incurred in or aggravated by active military service. The case is being remanded to further develop evidence regarding the Veteran's knee disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current upper respiratory disorders, including allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis, did not originate in service or are otherwise etiologically related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current respiratory disorder, diagnosed as allergic rhinitis, is not related to her service or any incident therein. The VA examiners have provided opinions finding no etiological relationship between the Veteran's active service and her current disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for rhinitis and asthma are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations, treatment records from various facilities, and possible SSA disability application records.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if sinusitis and allergic rhinitis are related to service. The Veteran's eye disorder claim is also being remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for her service-connected chronic rhinitis with sinusitis, finding that there is insufficient evidence to evaluate the disability under Diagnostic Code 6522.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative, and all issues have been dismissed.

The Board is remanding the claim for service connection for sleep apnea due to its association with the service-connected rhinitis. The remaining claim for a compensable rating for the rhinitis is being decided.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling the Veteran for an examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected laryngitis and allergic rhinitis.

The Board has remanded the increased rating claims for amputation of the left 2nd toe, allergic rhinitis, and varices of the left thigh due to new evidence showing worsening symptoms. The downstream issue regarding the finality of the September 1992 denial of service connection for mitral valve insufficiency is also remanded.

The Board has found that the Veteran's current allergic disorder, including allergic rhinitis and hay fever, is related to his period of active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the AOJ for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination and providing an opportunity for representation. The case will be readjudicated after this.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinion regarding service connection for a sinus disorder, and the need for additional development including another VA examination.