Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2021

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions provided are inadequate for adjudication purposes, and thus another remand is needed to properly address the Veteran's claims of service connection for lumbar spine disability and allergic rhinitis.

Service connection is granted for fibromyalgia with fatigue and headaches (minor/dull).,Service connection is denied for a separate disability manifesting as fatigue.

The Veteran's bruxism, sinus disorder (including chronic sinusitis), rhinitis, esophagitis, and liver disorder are all granted as service connected due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.,Service connection for tooth enamel damage is denied as it is not a compensable disability.

The Board has restored the Veteran's disability ratings for his service-connected allergic rhinitis, degenerative change of sacroiliac and pubic symphyseal joints (claimed as fractured coccyx), right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy. The restoration is effective June 1, 2015.

The Board has determined that additional examinations are needed to determine the relationship between the Veteran's current disabilities and his military service. The claims for service connection will be remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for various ratings and service connection decisions, finding that no valid claim was filed prior to March 10, 2021.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including dermatitis, left ankle and knee conditions, urticaria, and nerve injury, make it impossible for him to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has determined that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether he can perform most occupations due to his disabilities.

The Board has determined that a remand is required to obtain an independent medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's claimed tinnitus and his service-connected dental disability (right temporomandibular joint disorder with malocclusion, severe anterior open bite, and bruxism) and/or allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluation and service connection have been dismissed due to the Veteran's request for withdrawal of these appeals prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the claims for sinus condition and vertigo due to insufficient medical evidence and a need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient information in his initial notice of disagreement.

The Board has remanded the claims for right ankle sprain and fracture, deviated septum and rhinitis, and right hand arthritis with history of 5th metacarpal fracture due to concerns about the competency of the medical examiner and conflicting medical reports regarding the Veteran's current right-hand disability.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding all issues currently pending before the Board, including service connection claims and rating increases.

The Board has denied service connection for GERD and allergic rhinitis, but has remanded the issue of service connection for dermatitis.

The Veteran's PTSD rating is restored to 70% effective September 1, 2019.,The Veteran is granted TDIU from September 21, 2015.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further evaluation of his sleep disorder, right hip disability, right ankle disability, TBI, actinic keratosis, and ingrown toenails.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been dismissed as she has withdrawn her appeals regarding these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Respiratory Disability (Sinusitis, Rhinitis) due to insufficient consideration of secondary service connection.

The Veteran's current chronic sinusitis with allergic rhinitis was incurred in service, and the Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed. The Board has found a pre-decisional duty to assist error in not affording the Veteran an in-person examination for his allergic rhinitis, which must be corrected on remand.