Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2015

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to schedule examinations for her claimed disabilities. The AOJ will also review the claims based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and conducting a new VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, and chronic rhinitis with eustachian tube dysfunction are all rated at their respective lowest possible compensable levels (10 percent) throughout the appeal period.

The Board found that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis had its onset in service and is related to his active duty, granting service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for dermographism was withdrawn prior to the Board's decision. The remaining issues of increased ratings for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and adjustment disorder with depressed mood, as well as TDIU, are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings were denied across multiple conditions, with the Board finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. The Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation from February 9, 2010.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to scheduling issues for a travel board hearing. The claims of increased rating, service connection for right thigh scar, mild allergic rhinitis, and PTSD are still pending.

The Veteran's maxillary sinusitis with allergic rhinitis has been granted a 10 percent evaluation, effective from the date of the decision. The issues regarding PTSD and erectile dysfunction remain pending.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical opinions and evidence in order to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis/rhinitis, including as due to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's costochondritis, left ankle osteochondral defect, and allergic rhinitis are all service-connected. The Veteran is granted increased ratings for her left ankle condition and initial compensable rating for her allergic rhinitis as of June 25, 2014.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and allergic rhinitis were denied. The Board found that hyperlipidemia is not a disability for which VA compensation benefits are payable, while hypertension was shown to be related to service based on continuity of symptoms since service. Allergic rhinitis was not connected to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis of rhinitis is related to her treatment for sinusitis during active service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for recurrent rhinitis and chronic tonsillitis, finding no evidence of a nexus between her current conditions and her period of active military service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for right knee, ankle, elbow injuries, hypertension, sinus disorder (allergic rhinitis), and sleep disorder have been granted. The Board found that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis is related to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral lattice degeneration with holes and allergic rhinitis, finding that there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to his period of active service.

The Veteran's bilateral metatarsalgia is rated at 10 percent, and his allergic rhinitis with sinusitis is rated at 30 percent. These ratings are granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis has been granted. The remaining issues are being remanded to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ).