Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2019

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's sinusitis is related to his service. The case will be reviewed with a new VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a left knee disability was denied. The Veteran also had his claim for allergic rhinitis denied, and the rating for obstructive sleep apnea prior to February 3, 2016 was denied. However, the Veteran received a compensable rating (30%) for obstructive sleep apnea from that date.,The Veteran's left knee disability is not service-connected. His allergic rhinitis does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 6522. The Veteran was granted a 30% rating for his obstructive sleep apnea, effective February 3, 2016.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for asthma, deviated septum, and a heart disability due to duty to assist errors. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions based on exposure to diesel fuel and other fumes during his military service.

The Veteran's seasonal allergic rhinitis is rated under 38 C.F.R. § 4.97, Diagnostic Code 6522. The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a new examination and updated records of care from his allergy clinic.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss has been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability to the extent recognized by VA.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis was granted, but with a noncompensable rating. The Veteran's appeal regarding this issue remains on remand.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and an addendum opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his military service and whether it is caused by or aggravated by his service-connected asthma and/or rhinitis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression has been granted. The claims for increased ratings of headaches, sinusitis, and gastritis have been denied. The cases for service connection for erectile dysfunction and sleep apnea are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis due to insufficient opinions in the previous VA examinations. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, including his military service in Southwest Asia.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a back disability and environmental allergies due to inadequate opinions regarding secondary service connection.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and irritable bowel syndrome.,Service connection was granted for tinnitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraines and a bilateral lower extremity condition, as well as allergic rhinitis. The Board found that there was no evidence to support presumptive service connection due to an undiagnosed illness or Gulf War exposure. Service connection on direct basis was also not granted.

The Board has dismissed all claims due to the lack of an adequate substantive appeal for each issue.

The Veteran's lumbar strain and recurrent rhinitis and sinusitis status post nasal septal surgery are remanded for further evaluation. Service connection for left eye disability and right eye disability is also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,The Board has denied a higher rating for migraine headaches prior to November 18, 2016 and since then.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to failure to schedule VA examinations and unclear intent regarding withdrawal of appeal. The Veteran is advised to appear for scheduled examinations.

The Veteran's migraine headaches have been rated at the maximum schedular rating of 50 percent effective November 29, 2018. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted due to the frequency and severity of her prostrating attacks.

The Veteran's non-allergic rhinitis has worsened since her last VA examination, and she requires additional treatment. The Board is remanding the case to schedule a new VA examination to assess the current level of severity.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic rhinitis but denied service connection for a traumatic brain injury. The lung disorder claim is remanded.

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