Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis was denied, and the effective date of service connection for allergic rhinitis was also denied. The Board found that a compensable rating is not warranted due to lack of evidence showing greater than 50 percent obstruction of nasal passages on both sides or complete obstruction on one side.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new and material evidence having been submitted. The claims are now pending before the RO.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, neurocognitive disorder, left foot condition, status post right foot infection, allergic rhinitis, chronic bronchitis, degenerative joint disease of the left shoulder, degenerative joint disease of the right shoulder, degenerative joint disease of the left elbow, degenerative joint disease of the right elbow, degenerative joint disease of the left hand, degenerative joint disease of the left hip, degenerative joint disease of the right hip, degenerative joint disease of the left knee, degenerative joint disease of the right knee, degenerative joint disease of the left ankle, and degenerative joint disease of the right ankle have been reopened. The Veteran's claims for cervical spine condition and lower back condition were not reopened.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected allergic rhinitis with deviated septum was denied. The Board also found that the evidence did not support service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, and remanded the case to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeals for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and a rating in excess of 10 percent for hallux valgus of the right toe were denied. The Veteran is already receiving the maximum schedular ratings for these conditions.

The Veteran's allergies are considered to be related to his service-connected alopecia areata.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is not service connected.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for upper respiratory disorder, IBS, and GERD due to inadequate examination reports and incomplete medical records.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is found to have onset in service or be aggravated by his service-connected allergic rhinitis with residuals, status-post deviated septum. The Board resolves reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor and grants service connection for sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection and rating for various conditions, including tinnitus, high cholesterol, hypertension, an acquired psychiatric disorder, asthma, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and a facial scar. The appeal is not about service connection at all.

The Veteran was granted service connection for tinea pedis (athlete's foot), but denied service connection for lumbar spine disability, chronic fatigue syndrome, and allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for service-connected left knee arthritis and allergic rhinitis was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for either condition.

The claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and hypertension are dismissed.,The claims for service connection for solar lentigos and solar lentigines, chronic rhinitis and intermittent sinusitis, and sleep apnea are granted.

The Board denied service connection for allergic rhinitis as the Veteran's pre-existing condition did not worsen during his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for sinusitis and rhinitis due to insufficient medical evidence regarding their existence and etiology, particularly in relation to inservice exposure.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the issues of cataracts, toe nail fungus, right ankle condition, bilateral foot condition, allergic rhinitis, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, respiratory condition, and skin rash have been withdrawn. The remaining claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's initial claim for an initial, compensable disability rating for allergic rhinitis was denied. The Board also found that the effective date of service connection should be remanded due to a lack of a Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PCOS and high blood pressure due to undiagnosed illness are denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and her military service.,Service connection for respiratory disability other than service-connected rhinitis is also denied, with the Board finding that all symptoms have been accounted for by other diagnoses.

Service connection has been granted for headaches (also claimed as migraines), nasal obstruction to include sinusitis, and vasomotor to include allergic rhinitis.,The Veteran's current conditions are related to his active military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that additional development is needed in order to make a fully informed decision on these issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further medical examinations and evaluations. The issues of increased initial ratings, flu residuals, allergic rhinitis, right shoulder sprain residuals, lumbar spine strain residuals, right knee patellofemoral syndrome, left ankle sprain residuals, and left knee degenerative arthritis are also being remanded.