Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete VA medical records and need for updated VA treatment records. The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is also being evaluated further.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection. Specifically, a VA examination is needed to assess the nature and etiology of any sleep disorder, and outstanding records are requested.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining medical opinions to address the etiology of sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, as well as the severity of GERD.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and evaluation of the Veteran's service-connected external otitis, including determining its extent and severity, attributing symptoms to the condition, and assessing whether other diagnoses are proximately caused or aggravated by it. The claim will be referred to the Director of Compensation if extraschedular consideration is warranted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities due to conflicting evidence and need for further examination.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for insomnia as a symptom of an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board has also remanded this issue.

The Board has remanded the cases of allergic rhinitis and increased evaluation for sinusitis due to outstanding medical records and need for a new examination.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and remanded the issues of service connection for hypertension, allergies (including allergic rhinitis), a low back disability, and a left wrist disability.

The Board denied service connection for arthritis, allergic rhinitis, and irregular menses with menorrhagia as the Veteran did not have these conditions during active service or develop them due to service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for lumbosacral strain with mechanical low back pain is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and addendum opinion.,The Veteran's claims for service connection of right knee condition, left knee condition, rhinitis, and respiratory condition (including asthma) are remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and addendum opinion.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU is remanded due to the need for VCAA notice and development regarding her employment status since 2010.,The Board requests an opinion from NARA on whether the Veteran was exposed to asbestos while stationed at Fort McClellan.,A VA examiner will provide opinions on the nature and etiology of each claimed condition, including consideration of any asbestos exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for chronic sinus disability and acquired psychiatric disorder due to conflicting medical opinions.,For asthma, a new VA examination is needed to determine its current severity.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's current condition and its relation to in-service allergic reactions. The examiner is requested to provide an opinion on whether the Veteran currently has a disease of allergic etiology, including any underlying immune system disorder, related to his in-service allergic reactions.

The Board has granted service connection for a sinus condition, diagnosed as rhinitis and sinusitis, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to an in-service injury during his military service.

The Veteran's TBI is granted, and his tension headaches are denied. The Veteran's arthritis of the lumbar spine, left foot metatarsalgia (post-stress fracture), sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis are all remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination opinions regarding the Veteran's upper respiratory condition, specifically sinusitis and allergic rhinitis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to incomplete examinations, lack of consideration of all relevant evidence, and new evidence added since the last SSOC. The Veteran is required to provide VA treatment records, complete a VA Form 21-8940, and provide IRS tax returns.

The Board denied service connection for plantar fasciitis, hypertension, and allergic rhinitis. The Veteran's plantar fasciitis is not related to his service or any service-connected conditions. His hypertension began after separation from service and is not linked to his service-connected disabilities. His allergic rhinitis does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,The Board found that there was no evidence of leg length inequality causing bilateral plantar fasciitis, and thus denied service connection for this condition. The Veteran's hypertension was determined to be multifactorial with obesity being a significant factor. Service connection for his allergic rhinitis was also denied as the condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has remanded several claims due to the need for additional evidence and examinations. The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including residuals of left varicocelectomy, erectile dysfunction, back disability, and leg disabilities are being reviewed again.

The Board denied service connection for deviated nasal septum and rhinitis due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his active duty service.

All initial claims for increased ratings were dismissed as the Veteran requested withdrawal of his appeal. The restoration of a 50% rating for major depressive disorder was granted effective December 1, 2015. Earlier effective dates of May 22, 2014 were granted for increased ratings for lumbar spine and cervical spine disabilities.