Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2019

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a leg injury, breathing problems (sinusitis and rhinitis), and major depressive disorder. The claims for increased ratings for right ankle and back conditions are remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and earlier effective dates have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals. The Board has also remanded several issues for further examination.

The Board denied service connection for chronic rhinitis as it is not secondary to a service-connected disability and is not otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board has dismissed the claims of whether the AOJ applied the proper compensation rate to an award of a combined 60 percent disability rating and entitlement to service connection for sinus bradycardia with dizziness. The remaining claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Veteran was granted a 100 percent rating from December 6, 2017 for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and non-allergic rhinitis disabilities are related to his active service.

The Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) were granted. The right foot condition was denied as there is no current evidence of a disability. A rating higher than 10 percent for the back disability remains pending.

The Veteran is granted a staged initial disability rating of 30 percent for septoplasty residuals with deviated nasal septum and rhinitis from December 1, 1974 through July 25, 2017, and 10 percent thereafter.,The appeal as to the issue of entitlement to a 10 percent rating based on multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches, left foot disorder, and right foot disorder due to conflicting evidence or lack of a nexus.

The Veteran's mandible disability appeal is dismissed. Bilateral hearing loss and migraines have been granted service connection, but the respiratory disability and varicose veins appeals are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further action due to unresolved issues regarding service connection and other claims. The VA has not yet determined the appropriate ratings or effective dates for her conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine arthritis, bilateral knee disability, sinusitis, and chronic allergic rhinitis as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of peripheral neuropathy, allergies (other than allergic rhinitis), and chronic headaches. The claims are being REMANDED to allow for additional evidence collection and a proper medical opinion.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues currently on appeal, including service connection and increased rating claims.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was denied as he did not meet the criteria of being unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's sinusitis disability is granted. The Veteran's depression NOS and restricted breathing condition (asthma, dyspnea, vocal cord dysfunction) are granted with a specific rating. Other conditions like vitiligo, tinnitus, allergic rhinitis, cold injury of bilateral hands, and hemorrhoids have been assigned appropriate ratings.

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

The Veteran's service connection for allergic rhinitis is granted. For the entire appeal period, a rating in excess of 10 percent for depressive disorder is denied from February 20, 2017 onwards.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sinus disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine the nature and likely cause of any currently diagnosed respiratory condition, including allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and COPD.