Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2020

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of recent examination for service-connected allergic rhinitis, which may indicate changes in severity.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and evaluations to determine the current severity of her service-connected disabilities, including allergic rhinitis, bilateral lower extremity sciatica, toxic encephalopathy, cognitive disability with toxin-induced sleep disorder and dyssomnia, immune system injury, and loss of tolerance to chemicals. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for allergies (other than allergic rhinitis), chronic headaches, and a TDIU rating. The AOJ is required to obtain all relevant medical records from Atlanta Medical Center and Henry Allergy and Asthma Associates. Additionally, the AOJ must schedule a VA examination to determine if any neuropathy of the left lower extremity is related to her service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Board has remanded the TDIU claim due to inadequate VA medical opinions addressing the cumulative effects of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities on his employability. A new opinion is needed.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis, claimed as chronic allergies, is found to have preexisted his military service and was aggravated by service. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, a musculoskeletal condition, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, and arthritis of the pelvis are remanded due to insufficient VA medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, right ankle disability, and sleep apnea have been remanded. The claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches has also been remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or by reason of being housebound due to his service-connected disabilities. The evidence did not show that he required A&A or was permanently confined to his home.

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these conditions had their onset during active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was reopened, and the Board granted it. The rating for GERD remains at 30 percent, but the reduction in rating for allergic rhinitis is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions.,Specifically, he is seeking service connection for various conditions including left shoulder impairment, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, left knee impairment, right shoulder impairment, sinus condition, headaches, and a peripheral vestibular disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for a sinus condition, including rhinitis and sinusitis with loss of sense of taste and smell. The Veteran's headaches, obstructive sleep apnea, left shoulder condition, acquired psychiatric disorder (to include depression, anxiety and sleep disturbances), obstruction of the nostrils, loss of sense of smell, and loss of sense of taste are all secondary to his service-connected sinus condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for COPD, asthma, chronic rhinitis, and pharyngitis, finding that there is no evidence in the STRs supporting these conditions during active duty.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining all forms of substantially gainful employment, thus the claim for TDIU is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hay fever and sleep apnea, finding that a VA examination was not adequately scheduled.,The appellant's lay statements regarding his allergy symptoms during ACDUTRA were considered by the Board.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied due to her failure to report for scheduled VA examinations. The Board has determined that these matters must be remanded to reschedule the examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and providing an adequate VA examination.,The Veteran is also being considered for a TDIU based on his service-connected conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of rickettsial infection, undetermined type, including allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and migraines, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current symptoms and his in-service rickettsial infection.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for sinusitis, finding that there is no current disability and insufficient evidence to establish a link between his in-service exposure and any present condition.

The Board has granted service connection for deviated septum and obstructive sleep apnea as a residual of deviated septum repair. The right knee disability and residuals of a deviated septum repair are remanded for further examination and opinion.