Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2020

The Board has remanded the cases due to outstanding medical records and requests for additional development.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis was not found to meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 0 percent.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and allergic rhinitis have been rated as noncompensable since their service connection was granted in March 2013. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a bilateral eye condition, hypertension, and chronic bronchitis.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis is denied because it does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 6522.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae with dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, and migraine headaches were all remanded for further review.,Service connection was not established for any of the conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbar strain with DJD, hemorrhoids, and allergic rhinitis were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection was not received within a year of his Intent to File, and the effective date is denied as it should be August 10, 2015.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's allergic rhinitis existed prior to service and if it is related to his active duty.

The Board denied service connection for headaches, asthma, and a sleep disorder. The claims of service connection for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.,Service connection was not granted for any of the conditions listed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis (claimed as breathing problems) was denied due to the lack of a medical nexus between his current condition and service.,The Veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for left knee osteoarthritis with tear of the post lateral bundle of the anterior cruciate ligament was also denied, as there is no evidence of instability or meniscectomy.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for residuals of sinus surgery, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, obstructive sleep apnea, and asthma as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's assertions that his current sinusitis, sciatic nerve disabilities, diabetic nephropathy with hypertension, or erectile dysfunction are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded three issues for further development: service connection for allergic rhinitis, headache disability, and erectile dysfunction. The remaining foot disabilities are also being remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for initial ratings in excess of 50 percent for obstructive sleep apnea with restless leg syndrome and an initial noncompensable rating for allergic rhinitis have been dismissed.,The Veteran has been granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's right shoulder bursitis and lumbosacral strain are currently rated as 20 percent and 10 percent, respectively, but both conditions require additional examination and evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions and missing evidence. The skin rash claim is being reviewed again, including considering a current diagnosis of heat rash. The headaches claim requires clarification on whether they are related to service-connected maxillary sinusitis with allergic rhinitis or if they are separate disabilities.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at 30 percent, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board granted service connection for epidermal cysts, including hidradenitis and lipoma. The claims for venereal warts and allergic rhinitis and sinusitis were denied as they are not related to active service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the inextricably intertwined issue of increased ratings for his service-connected disabilities. The VA will address these issues before making a final decision on the TDIU.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sleep apnea and a respiratory condition, including as secondary to service-connected epistaxis status post excision of nasal polyp and septoplasty. The claims are being returned for additional development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, including rhinitis, finding that there is no evidence demonstrating the current condition was incurred during active service.