Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2018

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not receive notice of scheduled VA examinations for his service connection claims and requests rescheduling. The issues are being remanded to allow for further examination and consideration.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, headache disorder (secondary to his service-connected disabilities), and allergic rhinitis has been granted. The Board found new and material evidence supporting the reopening of these claims.

Service connection is denied for bilateral pes planus, chronic rhinitis, an acquired psychiatric disorder (likely depression and anxiety), and insomnia. The Veteran's claims are not supported by clear and unmistakable evidence that these conditions existed prior to service or were aggravated by service.

Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis, hypertension, and headaches is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a sinus condition, finding that his vasomotor rhinitis was not incurred in or caused by service, particularly the decompression event in December 1969.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed sinusitis and allergic rhinitis warrant service connection, finding that they were incurred during her active duty service.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for breathing problems, to include allergic rhinitis, is granted. The application to reopen the claim of service connection for a hiatal hernia is denied. The claim of service connection for OSA is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, including sinusitis, rhinitis and allergies, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to her military service.

The Veteran's left knee disability, chronic allergic rhinitis, and service-connected dermatitis have been granted. The claims for plantar fasciitis, right calcaneal bone spurs, diverticulosis, and rectal bleeding are denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,Service connection for sleep apnea is also denied, with the examiner finding that it is not related to military service and likely due to obesity. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis is denied as there is no evidence of greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides, complete obstruction on one side, or nasal polyps.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims due to inadequate examination reports and incomplete medical records. The main reasons for remanding are for new examinations, especially concerning the lumbar spine and allergic rhinitis.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection claims and a rating for allergic rhinitis. The Veteran's hypertension is not considered to have started during his qualifying period of service or within one year after it ended.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea and rhinitis, finding no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions. Service connection was granted for tinnitus as it manifested within one year of discharge.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a respiratory disability, sarcoidosis, and related conditions due to gas exposure. The issues of service connection for liver disorder, heart disability, and bilateral eye disability are remanded as there is insufficient evidence on record regarding their etiology.

The Board has decided to remand five issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including rhinitis with itchy throat and pharyngitis, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), left knee disability, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and bilateral glaucoma.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss, heart condition (hypertension), and hay fever is remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected PTSD, as well as claims for various other disabilities. The Board has determined that further development is necessary due to the need for updated medical examinations and opinions regarding the severity of PTSD and the etiology of asthma.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received for the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and allergic rhinitis, but not for the claim of service connection for a right knee disorder. The appeal is therefore granted for the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's back disability and endometriosis are granted service connection. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, right hip disability, breathing disability, memory loss disability, and acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD) remain on appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's respiratory disorders, specifically chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and sleep apnea. The VA is required to obtain additional medical records and conduct a new examination to determine if these conditions are related to service.