Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2020

The Veteran's hypertension has not been rated higher than 10 percent, as his blood pressure readings have not consistently met the criteria for a higher rating under VA regulations.,Service connection claims for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis are remanded due to incomplete medical opinions provided by the VA examiners.

The Veteran has been rendered unable to obtain or retain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities since June 10, 2015.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for VR&E services due to his service-connected disabilities not meeting the threshold requirements of having an employment handicap, despite his master’s degree and over 20 years of experience in healthcare.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis and sinusitis had their onset during service, and the Board has granted service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating prior to May 11, 2016, and a 10 percent rating as of that date for deviated nasal septum with allergic rhinitis is granted. The decision also notes the Veteran’s symptoms worsened such that he required surgery in May 2016.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and special monthly compensation due to inadequate medical opinions provided in previous decisions. The issues include allergic rhinitis, urinary disorder, lipoma, and need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings was denied. The Veteran is currently rated at 10 percent for coronary arteriosclerosis status post myocardial infarction, 30 percent for allergic rhinitis, and 60 percent each for right foot gouty arthritis and left foot gouty arthritis.

The Board has granted service connection for rhinitis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms had their onset in service and are related to his military service.

The Board has denied service connection for sinusitis and remanded the issue of service connection for allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's service-connected bronchial asthma with COPD is rated at 100% from April 10, 2013 to present. The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is not rated as it does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is secondary to his service-connected allergic rhinitis and PTSD. The VA must obtain an addendum medical opinion addressing these issues.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis were denied, while the claim for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed due to failure to report for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating, service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, xerostomia (dry mouth), and missing teeth and dental caries are remanded due to the need for additional development of the record.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for allergies and a respiratory disorder, as well as his claim for blurry vision. The Board found that there is no evidence to support these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board denied service connection for asthma, chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and bilateral hearing loss as the evidence did not support a finding of in-service onset or a link to service.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim for small bowel obstruction was denied. The earlier effective date claim for allergic rhinitis is dismissed as untimely filed.,Issues related to GERD, right shoulder disability, PFB, and OSA are remanded for further action.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was reopened due to new evidence submitted since the April 2014 rating decision. The effective date of his allergic rhinitis service connection is set at November 18, 2016.,The Veteran's initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis prior to October 24, 2018 was denied as there were no objective indications of nasal obstruction or polyps. A 30 percent rating effective from October 24, 2018 is granted based on the development of nasal polyps.,Service connection for a bone and joint condition due to undiagnosed illness is not established, while service connection for bilateral hip condition, respiratory condition, hearing loss, GERD, and headaches are all determined by direct evidence.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the appellant requested to withdraw all remaining issues on appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or maintaining a substantially gainful occupation, and the claim for TDIU is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development and lack of consideration of relevant lay statements and VA treatment records. The Veteran's current sinus disability, including right deviated nasal septum status post septoplasty, right nasal obstruction, allergic rhinitis, and rhinitis medicamentosa is being considered for service connection.