Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2019

The Board has granted a TDIU rating prior to April 20, 2015 based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendering him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are found to be so severe that they prevent her from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment, and a TDIU is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for rhinitis, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current allergic rhinitis and his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient development of evidence.,Service connection for a low back condition, any separate and additional respiratory illness (including as due to an undiagnosed illness related to service in Southwest Asia), COPD, and PTSD are all pending.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 60 percent effective March 14, 2019. He also received separate ratings for radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities associated with his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral inadequate foot arches, conjunctivitis associated with asthma, sinusitis associated with asthma, allergic or vasomotor rhinitis associated with asthma, chronic tonsillitis claimed as strep throat, and pseudofolliculitis barbae has been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to asthma and depressive disorder is granted. A rating of 60 percent from June 26, 2014 through April 3, 2016 for asthma is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims due to insufficient medical records, and requests for additional information have not been completed.

The Veteran's asthma, lumbar strain, chronic sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis have been granted service connection. The Veteran is now entitled to a 40% rating for his lumbar strain, a 30% rating for his chronic sinusitis, and a 10% rating for his allergic rhinitis.

The Board has found that further development is necessary for both the claims of an initial compensable rating for service-connected allergic rhinitis and a higher initial rating for service-connected asthma. The appellant's VA treatment records indicate she receives care outside of the VA system, and these records are relevant to establishing the severity of her disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's rhinitis, which was aggravated by his service-connected nose fracture residuals.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar strain, tinnitus, and rhinitis. The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable evaluation for hemorrhoids and a higher initial evaluation for GERD are remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and allergic rhinitis, finding that there is no evidence of a relationship between these conditions and his active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches is reopened, and the claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), deviated septum, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and asthma are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for allergic rhinitis and asthma, finding that there was no evidence to support a direct link between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and evaluations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions, as well as to obtain updated VA treatment records.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral pes planus, allergic rhinitis, and bilateral tinnitus. The Veteran's claim for sinusitis is remanded.,Service connection was not granted for the Veteran’s claimed conditions as there is no evidence of a nexus between his active service and these disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and an initial compensable rating for rhinitis are both granted. The decision also notes that the Veteran has a nasal polyp associated with his rhinitis, but this does not warrant a higher rating as there is no evidence of rhinoscleroma.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to new and material evidence. However, a VA examination is needed to determine if he currently has a diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss.,Service connection for fibromyalgia is denied as there is no current diagnosis or established link between the condition and military service.,A VA examination is required to assess whether the Veteran has allergic rhinitis that may be related to his active duty service. The June 2015 VA opinion was based on a single bout of allergic rhinitis, which does not meet the criteria for chronic disability.,Service connection for sleep apnea is remanded as there are conflicting opinions regarding its relationship to military service. A new VA examination and medical opinion are needed to determine if the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his active duty service.,The claim for service connection for GERD secondary to IBS remains in dispute, with a June 2015 VA examiner concluding that there is no causal or aggravating relationship. A new VA examination and medical opinion are needed to resolve this issue.,Service connection for a headache disability is remanded as the Veteran claims his symptoms began during service but there is conflicting evidence regarding its onset and etiology.,The claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) remains in dispute. The June 2015 VA examiner found no link between CFS and military service, with a new examination and opinion needed to determine if the Veteran's symptoms are related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for additional examinations.