Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2021

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a failure to obtain all VA and private medical records, including those from 1973 onwards. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other issues.

The Board has denied service connection for right and left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, lumbar spine disorder, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, right foot plantar fascitis, left foot plantar fascitis, sciatica, rhinitis, sinusitis, and headaches as the evidence does not support a current disability.,The Board found that the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of any of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal of the reduction in his allergic rhinitis rating has been resolved, and he is now rated at 10 percent. The Board has ordered a remand to consider additional evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ratings for various conditions and claims of secondary service connection. The decision also notes that there are outstanding VA treatment records which need to be obtained.

The Veteran's rhinitis and sinusitis have been remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of these conditions since separation from active duty in October 2010.

The Veteran's service connection claims for allergic rhinitis, osteoarthritis of the right and left ankles, and obstructive sleep apnea have been granted. The claim for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is being remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied service connection for allergic rhinitis, gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), hepatitis C, and hypertension as the evidence did not support a link to service.

The Veteran's sinus headaches are being remanded for further evaluation. The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for allergic rhinitis, status post septoplasty, and denied higher ratings. TDIU is granted beginning April 6, 2012.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for migraines, as they are claimed to be secondary to service-connected sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and/or generalized anxiety disorder and persistent depressive disorder. The Veteran's representative provided additional medical literature which must be considered by the examiner.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis was denied.,The Veteran was granted entitlement to a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The decision also noted that the Veteran's TDIU claim was denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating were denied. The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's assertions of in-service incurrence or continuity of symptomatology for his claimed conditions.

The Veteran has withdrawn all appeals regarding the issues of higher initial disability ratings for sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, dyshidrosis of the hands and feet, and right elbow lateral epicondylitis on the basis of both limitation of flexion and limitation of pronation (and any relevant effective date questions).

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's sinus disability and allergic rhinitis. The case needs further development for a proper determination of service connection.

The case is remanded for additional development and consideration of the Veteran's claims regarding his service-connected right foot keratoderma, chronic rhinitis, and status post basal cell carcinoma.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is not shown to have been manifested by limitation of motion to 25 degrees from the side or less, and a rating in excess of 20 percent for this condition is denied.,The Veteran's bilateral eye disability does not meet the criteria for a higher than 10 percent rating due to lack of documented incapacitating episodes requiring at least 3 treatment visits.

The Veteran's current sinusitis and rhinitis were not found to be related to his service, including exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The Board denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and an initial compensable rating for chronic rhinitis due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, shin splints, and hearing loss. The claims are being returned for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis, including residuals of a turbinate resection, is granted. The Board also remanded the issue of essential tremors due to inadequate examination.