Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for internal hemorrhoids and allergic rhinitis was denied as the evidence did not show any of the symptoms that would warrant a compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 6522.

The Board finds that the Veteran's sinusitis and rhinitis were not incurred or aggravated in service, nor are they proximately due to a service-connected disability. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection.

The Veteran's headaches are considered part of her service-connected allergic rhinitis and thus she is not entitled to separate service connection for headaches.

The Veteran's claimed conditions of irritable bowel syndrome, sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, and sleep apnea were not established as service-connected. The Board found no evidence of in-service onset or connection to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, headaches, and irritable bowel syndrome have been granted. The Board found that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of these conditions and that they are related to his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current sinusitis is as likely as not related to active service, and his allergic rhinitis was diagnosed shortly after separation from active service. The Veteran's conditions are therefore granted for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis and sinusitis have been granted increased ratings of 10 percent each for the entire appeal period, effective from the dates noted in the decision.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because he died during the pendency of his appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis was granted in a December 2017 rating decision, and the appeal is dismissed as there remains no justiciable case or controversy.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and conducting VA examinations.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's sinus disability is related to his service and has assigned a rating.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for allergic rhinitis is denied as he is already receiving the maximum schedular rating under DC 6522.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for left ear hearing loss, sinus disease (allergic rhinitis), and chronic headaches. The appeals were based on direct service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the AOJ for review of additional evidence, including treatment records and a Gulf War examination. The AOJ should obtain addendum opinions addressing the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea and allergic rhinitis claims.

The Board granted an increased rating of 10 percent for sinusitis and granted a separate 50 percent rating for allergic rhinitis, effective June 24, 2002.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's recurrent bronchitis is service connected, resolving all reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, sleep apnea, hypertension, allergic rhinitis, and skin disability. The Veteran's testimony indicates that his current symptoms may be related to his active duty service in Southwest Asia.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for a neck disability and remanded other issues including sleep apnea, allergic rhinitis, and pseudofolliculitis barbae.

The Board has granted service connection for a neck disability (cervical strain) and denied service connection for right ear hearing loss. The sinus disability is still under consideration.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling the Veteran for VA examinations to address his claimed conditions. The appeal will be remanded to allow for this development.