Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2018

The Board has determined that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis and sinusitis are attributable to his active service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted as his service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's right lower radiculopathy was reduced from 10 percent to noncompensable effective February 11, 2009. The Board restored the original rating of 10 percent.,The Veteran is not entitled to a TDIU rating as his service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chondromalacia patella of the right knee, left knee, epididymitis, cluster headaches (claimed as allergic rhinitis), and pseudofolliculitis were denied in final rating decisions. The effective date assigned is October 17, 2003.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for chondromalacia patella of the right knee, left knee, epididymitis, cluster headaches (claimed as allergic rhinitis), and pseudofolliculitis were denied in final rating decisions. The effective date assigned is October 17, 2003.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for chondromalacia patella of the right knee, left knee, epididymitis, cluster headaches (claimed as allergic rhinitis), and pseudofolliculitis were denied in final rating decisions. The effective date assigned is October 17, 2003.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for chondromalacia patella of the right knee, left knee, epididymitis, cluster headaches (claimed as allergic rhinitis), and pseudofolliculitis were denied in final rating decisions. The effective date assigned is October 17, 2003.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for chondromalacia patella of the right knee, left knee, epididymitis, cluster headaches (claimed as allergic rhinitis), and pseudofolliculitis were denied in final rating decisions. The effective date assigned is October 17, 2003.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis and deviated septum disability was manifested by nasal congestion, pain, crusting, and headaches; but did not more nearly approximate greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side. The Board found that an initial compensable rating for the Veteran's allergic rhinitis and deviated septum are not warranted at any time during the appeal period.

The Board has determined that the RO's denial of service connection for a respiratory disability, including asthma, bronchitis, COPD, sinusitis, and rhinitis, was not clearly and unmistakably erroneous. The Veteran's current respiratory disabilities are presumed to be related to his active service.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for his service-connected allergic rhinitis is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

Service connection granted for tinnitus, hemorrhoids, headache disability, and allergic rhinitis.,Service connection denied for cervical spine disorder and thoracolumbar spine disorder.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis is denied as there are no nasal polyps to warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's tinnitus, allergic rhinitis, headache disorder, and bilateral shin splints were incurred in service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis is related to his military service and has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sinusitis and allergic rhinitis had its onset during service and have continued since, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's current sinus disorder, including sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, is not related to his military service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for allergic rhinitis was denied as there is no evidence of a chronic condition during service and the available STRs do not support his current diagnosis.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for dizziness, chronic sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis, all of which he contends are secondary to a dental procedure in service. The Board finds that the claims should be remanded for further development.,VA will provide an examination to determine if any current disabilities (dizziness, chronic sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis) are related to service, including the tooth removal procedure.

The Veteran's sinusitis is rated at 30 percent from October 1, 2009.,The Veteran's chronic vasomotor rhinitis with nosebleeds is not entitled to an increased rating in excess of 10 percent from July 12, 2014.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected right frontal maxillary sinusitis with chronic rhinitis was denied. The Board found that the symptoms were adequately contemplated by the schedular rating criteria and there was no marked interference with employment or frequent hospitalization associated with the disability.

The Board denied service connection for a sino-nasal disorder and an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for a psychiatric disability. The Veteran's claim was not granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her service-connected fungal infection of the left great toe, allergic rhinitis, and hypertension. The evidence did not support a finding that any of these conditions warranted higher disability ratings.

The Board found that the Veteran's sinusitis with allergic rhinitis was manifested by more than six non-incapacitating episodes per year, warranting a 30% rating from October 10, 2010 to October 12, 2016. No higher ratings were granted as there was no evidence of radical surgery or chronic osteomyelitis.