Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2016

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and a deviated nasal septum, but denied his claim for service connection for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis. The decision is pending further action.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis and right epididymitis do not warrant a compensable rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The Board has granted service connection for hyperhidrosis, allergic rhinitis, and lumbar strain. The Veteran's current conditions are found to have been incurred during his active military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his failure to appear for a scheduled hearing. The case will be returned to the Board after rescheduling the hearing.

The Board has granted service connection for rhinosinusitis with headaches, and the issue of tension headaches is being reopened. The Veteran's hepatitis C claim remains pending.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a low back disability and granted service connection. The cervical spine disability, allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and psychiatric disorder to include major depressive disorder are all found not to be related to active service.

The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing sinus condition worsened during service and is therefore entitled to service connection.

The Veteran's right medial calf strain and allergic rhinitis have been rated as noncompensable under the applicable diagnostic codes. The Board finds that a compensable rating is not warranted for either condition based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development as there are outstanding VA treatment records and the issues on appeal require further consideration.

The Veteran's claim for COPD is denied as he did not have the disorder at any time since his June 2006 claim. Service connection is granted for recurrent sinusitis, which the Board finds to be a result of service.

The Veteran's service-connected sinusitis is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis is not related to his active service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran seeks service connection for breathing difficulties, including obstructive sleep apnea and restrictive lung disease. The Board has remanded the case to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's respiratory disorder, including sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, was not incurred or aggravated by active military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of his migraine headaches.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis was not reopened. The left foot Lisfranc sprain is rated at 10 percent, and the lumbar strain remains at 20 percent. No new rating has been granted for right or acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis is not related to service and denied his claim.

The Veteran's service connection claim for allergic rhinitis was denied as the evidence did not show that his pre-existing condition worsened during service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn as to the claims for higher initial disability ratings for left ankle degenerative arthritis, left ear hearing loss, chronic pansinusitis, allergic rhinitis, traumatic brain injury, and post-concussive headaches.

The Veteran's hypertension was found to have been aggravated by his military service. The Board also granted service connection for residuals of right hand injury, finding that the in-service right thumb strain likely caused current degenerative joint disease.