Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2018

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology and aggravation of the Veteran's sleep apnea. The case will be returned for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's sinusitis, rhinitis, migraine headaches, and residuals of a c-section procedure were not incurred in or related to her active service.,Hearing loss was also not shown during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability for temporomandibular joint syndrome, bronchitis, or allergic rhinitis and therefore service connection is denied.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating of hemorrhoids is granted. The claims for service connection for sleep apnea, allergic conjunctivitis, and allergic rhinitis are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development.

The Veteran's right shoulder condition is granted service connection, and he is awarded a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of nose laceration with septal deviation is denied.,The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable disability rating for rhinitis secondary to service-connected nose laceration with septal deviation is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, to include as secondary to residuals of nose laceration with septal deviation, is denied.

The Veteran's service connection claims for allergic rhinitis, chronic bronchitis, chronic asthma, and COPD are all granted.

The Veteran's chest pain is granted as secondary to her service-connected major depressive disorder, moderate with anxious distress and panic disorder. The sinus disorder (to include allergic rhinitis) is denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding higher initial ratings for chronic pain syndrome, allergic rhinitis, and testicular torsion before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, deviated septum, sleep apnea, right knee disability, and vasomotor rhinitis due to lack of a current diagnosis or evidence of in-service incurrence. The claims are remanded for additional development.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a chronic sinus condition/hay fever, bilateral ear disability, bilateral eye disability, and ruptured left hernia due to incomplete medical records and the need for VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inextricability of bilateral ankle and pes planus claims, and for additional examination regarding the etiology of the Veteran's ankle sprain and rhinitis.

The Board has denied service connection for rhabdomyolysis and remanded the issue of service connection for allergic rhinitis due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's anxiety and depressive disorders not otherwise specified are rated at 70 percent since July 30, 2012. The appeal is granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his left knee, right knee, and right Achilles tendonitis disabilities. The claim for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis is remanded due to a failure of the RO to readjudicate it after requested development.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding chronic nose bleeds and ventral hernia. The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, ingrown nail of the right great toe, hypertension, and allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for her low back disability is denied. The Board found that the objective medical findings did not support a higher rating, despite the Veteran's reported symptoms and functional limitations. Her claim for TDIU was granted as she met the schedular requirements and had service-connected disabilities rated at least 60% combined.

Your sinus disorder, including sinusitis and rhinitis, has been remanded for further review.,Service connection requests for shingles, diabetic retinopathy, ear infections, hypercalcemia, peripheral venous insufficiency, and hypogonadism with low testosterone have all been denied.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and consideration, including service connection claims and rating determinations.

The Board has granted an initial 10 percent rating for sinusitis, but the issues of entitlement to higher ratings for residuals postoperative septoplasty for deviated septum and rhinitis, as well as a 10 percent rating based upon multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities from December 1, 1974 to June 14, 2010 are remanded.