Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2018

The Board has remanded several issues, including service connection for respiratory disability (sinusitis and allergic rhinitis), right shoulder disability, and TDIU. The Veteran's claims for these conditions are currently pending.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for lost cognitive function to include memory loss, bilateral lower and upper extremity neurological disorders, vasomotor rhinitis, headache, and bilateral hearing loss have all been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence of these conditions during or after the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a respiratory disorder, including as due to asbestos exposure and ionizing radiation, due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and service connection, as well as her requests for higher ratings. The case is remanded for further action on some of the issues.

The Board dismissed the appeal of the Veteran's claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis, as the Veteran withdrew his appeal from this issue. The other issues were remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD is granted, as the evidence shows a diagnosis of PTSD related to military service.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD (diagnosed as unspecified depressive disorder) is also granted, with the opinion that it is caused by PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for allergic rhinitis and a respiratory infection as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions related to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining a new VA examination to assess the severity of his right knee disabilities and considering functional limitations during flare-ups.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen his claim of service connection for allergic rhinitis and remanded it for further development.

The Veteran's maxillary sinusitis and allergic rhinitis were denied as they do not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating under VA regulations.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for service-connected sinusitis was denied. The claim for TDIU was also denied as the Veteran is currently enrolled in school and has not been shown to be unemployable due solely to her service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, as he is able to perform his daily activities independently.

The Board has granted service connection for rhinitis and right groin strain, but denied service connection for pancreatitis. The case is remanded for a VA examination to determine the severity of residuals from TBI.

The Veteran's service-connected skin disability, including allergic dermatitis and xerosis cutis, is confirmed. The Board also granted service connection for this condition. Other issues are remanded for further examination.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of low back strain, rhinitis, and hypertension for further development. The Veteran's service connection claims are being reviewed due to missing VA medical records and an inadequate review of his claims file.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to initial disability ratings for left ankle strain, traumatic brain injury residuals, right shoulder disability, low back disability, and migraine headaches. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to outstanding medical records and examination needs.

The Veteran's appeal for increased evaluations for right knee degenerative arthritis with meniscus tear, left knee scar, and allergic rhinitis with recurrent sinusitis was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent for the right knee disorder.

Allergic rhinitis and multiple joint pains (fibromyalgia) are granted. Service connection for lower back disability is reopened, but denied. Service connection for sarcoidosis and gastrointestinal disorder (IBS) as due to Gulf War illness are remanded.,PTSD rating in excess of 30 percent is remanded, as well as ratings for external hemorrhoids and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic cough is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding potential causes of his symptoms.