Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2018

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service. The appeal on issues regarding migraine headaches and allergic rhinitis was not timely filed, resulting in denial.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis was aggravated during active service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis is related to service, as there is at least a 50% likelihood it developed during her military service. The decision grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that service connection is granted for right knee patellofemoral syndrome and shin splints, as well as left knee patellofemoral syndrome and shin splints. The Veteran's current conditions are considered to be related to her military service.,Service connection was denied for the Veteran's left wrist disability, low back disability, and sinusitis (also claimed as rhinitis and upper respiratory allergies).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for rhinitis and sinusitis due to insufficient evidence regarding whether these conditions pre-existed his military service or were aggravated by it.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all conditions and issues except hypertension, PTSD/Depressive Disorder with Memory Loss, sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, GERD, back disorder, right and left upper extremity radiculopathy, right and left lower extremity radiculopathy, right and left hand disabilities, diverticulitis, chronic constipation, urinary incontinence, arthritis of the entire body, fibromyalgia/arthralgia, erectile dysfunction, rhinitis, migraine headaches, fungus of the feet, sinusitis, hypercholesterolemia. The Board dismissed these appeals as per the Veteran's withdrawal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for further development.,No effective dates earlier than June 16, 2010 were granted for any of the conditions as there is no evidence of prior communications indicating intent to file a claim.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic sinusitis, chronic bronchitis, recurrent upper respiratory infections (URIs), and allergic rhinitis as these conditions are related to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Veteran's appeals seeking initial compensable ratings for various conditions have been dismissed.,Initial rating higher than 10 percent for glaucoma, left wrist scar residual, and sinusitis are also dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the introduction of new and material evidence. However, the claims remain pending as they are being remanded for further examination and evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic sinusitis and headaches, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to his service-connected allergic rhinitis. The rating for allergic rhinitis remains at 10 percent.

The Veteran's nonservice-connected disabilities do not render him permanently and totally disabled, thus he is not eligible for nonservice-connected pension benefits.

The Board has decided to remand the cases due to the need for additional development, including obtaining outstanding VA treatment records and scheduling new VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for allergic rhinitis, right kidney tumor, and prostate cancer as the evidence did not show a link between these conditions and active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for his degenerative disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine, patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee, exercise-induced compartment syndrome of the legs, allergic rhinitis, GERD, or migraines prior to and after May 5, 2015. The Board also found that remand was necessary for further development regarding service connection for insomnia.

The Veteran's application to reopen service connection for allergic rhinitis has been granted. The claims for service connection for CAD, ED/Hypoandrogenism, hypercholesterolemia, and increased rating for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased disability ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.,A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) claim is also being remanded.

The Veteran's rating for allergic rhinitis was reduced from 30 percent to zero percent, but the Board found this reduction improper and restored the original 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and TDIU have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disorder is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a sinus disorder is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an allergy disorder (to include allergic rhinitis) is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a headache disorder is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is remanded.