Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2020

Service connection for arthritis of the left hip, status post replacement is granted. An initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied. Service connection for insomnia and chronic fatigue syndrome are remanded. Service connection for a respiratory disorder (allergic rhinitis) is remanded.

The Veteran's asthma, rhinitis, and sleep apnea have been granted service connection. The initial compensable disability ratings for IBS and left knee patella chondritis were denied. The appeal on lumbar degenerative disc disease, dermatitis, PTSD, chronic sinusitis, GERD, gall bladder disease, post cholecystectomy, headaches, and chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded.

The Board has denied the claim of service connection for sinusitis, finding no evidence of such a condition during active duty. The claim of service connection for rhinitis is granted as it is linked to service.

The Board has restored the prior 10 percent ratings for right knee patellofemoral syndrome and chronic rhinitis with history of tonsillitis and pharyngitis, effective April 1, 2013.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but further development is needed to determine the validity of these claims.

The Board has remanded the cases of allergic rhinitis and sinusitis for further development, including a medical examination to determine if these conditions are caused or aggravated by service-connected asthma.

The Veteran's appeal includes a request for an increased rating for right patellofemoral syndrome and a request for an earlier effective date for service connection. The Board has determined that the issues are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to inadequate medical opinions in the March 2015 remand. The Veteran is requested to provide additional information or evidence, if needed, and VA will attempt to obtain it.

The Veteran's service connection claims for allergic rhinitis and epistaxis are granted. The Veteran is also awarded a 20% rating for his left shoulder degenerative arthritis.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for service-connected allergic rhinitis with nasal polyps and deviated nasal septum is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating from July 18, 2012 to October 29, 2018 and an initial rating in excess of 50 percent from October 30, 2018 for service-connected sinusitis is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development to determine if any current respiratory, neck, hip, wrist, hand, or knee disabilities are related to service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for sinusitis and/or allergic rhinitis before the Board could make a decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for rhinitis and sinusitis, as well as a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae. The evidence did not support a finding of in-service incurrence or aggravation of these conditions.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to the need for additional development and evidence.,No effective date is assigned as no earlier claim was filed.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Veteran's sleep apnea, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis were granted service connection as they had onset during active duty.,PTSD was initially rated at 30 percent prior to December 5, 2016, and increased to 50 percent thereafter.

The VA denied a compensable rating for vasomotor rhinitis as there was no evidence of nasal polyps or significant obstruction.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to new evidence. The issues of secondary service connection for tinnitus, service connection for sinusitis with rhinitis, type II diabetes mellitus, irritable bowel syndrome, low back disorder, left knee disorder, and right knee disorder are all remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the Veteran’s allergic rhinitis and sinusitis did not meet criteria for a higher rating, while his residuals of left fifth finger fracture and right hand injury were also denied. Both issues are now remanded for further development.