Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2020

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for maxillary sinusitis and allergic or vasomotor rhinitis due to a lack of service treatment records. A VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 60 percent for gout of the bilateral feet/toes from April 28, 2015 has been dismissed due to his withdrawal.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis is granted. The Veteran had complaints and diagnosis of allergic rhinitis during active duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for vasomotor rhinitis and a back condition due to lack of notification regarding scheduled VA examinations, and because the current address information is unclear. The Veteran must be notified and given the opportunity to attend a VA examination and obtain a medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical records and will conduct further development before deciding on the initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and allergic rhinitis have been rated as appropriate, but his peripheral neuropathy and hypertension due to Agent Orange exposure are not currently service connected.,The Board has determined that additional medical examinations and opinions are needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy and hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of low back disability, allergic rhinitis, fibromyalgia, and skin disability were denied as the earliest date that entitlement arose is August 7, 2006.

The Veteran's sinusitis and acquired psychiatric disorder have been granted service connection as secondary to his service-connected allergic rhinitis and migraines, respectively. He is also granted a 10% disability rating for his service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's COPD is granted as secondary to herbicide exposure. Service connection for chronic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination regarding the severity of the Veteran's allergic rhinitis, specifically addressing a November 2017 endoscopy showing greater than 90% nasal blockage.

Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted. The respiratory disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its relationship to service exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a sinus condition was reopened due to new and material evidence. The case is remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress and alcohol abuse dependence; mild head trauma with blackout; menorrhagia claimed as vaginal bleeding; lower mouth, swelling; lump on the left side of neck; lump behind the left ear; sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, claimed as nasal congestion; skin trauma and abrasions, right arm; and skin abrasions of the right elbow, bilateral knees and upper back.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable initial rating for allergic rhinitis was denied.,Effective dates of October 3, 2011 were granted for the service connection of radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities.,The claims for increased ratings for lumbar spine discogenic disease, cervical strain, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy are being remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his claims for service connection and increased ratings on multiple conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, foot fungus, left shoulder disorder, restless leg syndrome, rhinitis, sinusitis, sleep disorder, PTSD, diabetes mellitus, type II with erectile dysfunction, right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy. As a result, these issues are dismissed.

The Veteran's nasal septum repair with residual septum defect is granted a 10 percent rating. The issue of service connection for chronic sinusitis and rhinitis is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus type II, a skin disorder of the right foot (cellulitis), and rhinitis due to insufficient evidence or inadequate examinations.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and examinations.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for various health issues, including muscle pain, sleep disorders, hypertension, skin rashes, sinusitis, and headaches. The claims will be reviewed again with new evidence and expert opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the service connection for a sinus disability, including allergic rhinitis.

The Board has granted service connection for sinus disability, to include sinusitis, rhinitis, and nasal drip. The issues of service connection for a sleep disability other than insomnia as secondary to service-connected sinusitis, rhinitis, and nasal drip, and for bronchitis and shortness of breath as secondary to service-connected sinusitis, rhinitis, and nasal drip are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected headaches of an unspecified nature and seasonal allergic rhinitis are granted with initial evaluations of 30% prior to January 26, 2015.