Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2021

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and allergic rhinitis due to incomplete development, including a need for additional VA examinations and medical opinions.

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

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection on all listed conditions due to his withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, finding that there was no direct evidence linking his current condition to military service or Agent Orange exposure. The Board also found that the Veteran did not have a pre-existing condition of allergic rhinitis prior to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for allergies due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination. The issue of service connection will be reconsidered by the AOJ.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for vasomotor rhinitis. The issue of service connection for gastric condition (stomach disability) is remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions in the VA examinations and the need to address service connection for allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis and rhinitis, finding that his conditions did not manifest during his first period of active service or were not aggravated by his second period of active duty. The Board also found that his hypertension was not shown to be related to his first period of active service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, TMJ disorder, hypertension, and respiratory disorder due to new evidence received since the last final denial.

The Board has determined that the VA opinions are inadequate and remands the cases for further development.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, as secondary to his service-connected rhinitis, needs further examination and evaluation. The case is being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's respiratory disorders, including asthma and COPD, as well as his ENT disorders, including maxillary sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and hypertrophy of the right inferior turbinate, all related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of his claim for allergic rhinitis. The Board found that new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen his previously denied claims for panic disorder, sinus condition, acquired psychiatric disorder (unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder), and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for allergic rhinitis was denied. The Board found that the assigned 10 percent evaluation adequately contemplates all symptomatology associated with the Veteran’s disability, and there is no basis for a schedular rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee, allergic rhinitis, and hypertension due to a lack of recent VA examinations. The Veteran is also being remanded for a TDIU claim as her service-connected disabilities have prevented her from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, and an addendum opinion is needed from the VA examiner.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for the Veteran's allergic rhinitis, finding that it did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code (DC) 6522.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and a new one must be conducted to determine if the Veteran currently has nasal polyps associated with his allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied service connection for a chronic respiratory disorder, including sinusitis, bronchitis, and allergic rhinitis, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are not related to his active duty service.