Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2022

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for hypertension is dismissed. PTSD and alcohol and substance abuse disorders are granted service connection, as well as erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's lumbar strain, left knee patellar tendonitis, right knee patellar tendonitis, GERD, allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, seborrheic dermatitis, and tinea pedis with onychomycosis are all remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis was denied as the evidence did not show more than 50 percent obstruction of nasal passages on both sides or complete obstruction on one side.,The Veteran's claim for an extraschedular rating for maxillary sinusitis based on urinary frequency was denied due to lack of evidence showing daytime voiding interval between two and three hours or awakening to void two times per night, as well as other related factors.

The Veteran's left knee disability, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and hypertension have been rated appropriately. However, the issues of service connection for diabetes, hearing loss, and TDIU are not resolved due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied service connection for allergies, including allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, as these conditions are not related to active service.,There is no evidence of a current disability or in-service injury that would support the Veteran's claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient nexus opinions provided by VA examiners. The issues include back condition, hypertension, jaw condition, and allergic rhinitis with intermittent episodes of acute sinusitis.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused or aggravated his obesity, which in turn contributed to his obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have been granted increased ratings, with some conditions receiving separate ratings for different parts of their body.,Several conditions received specific and higher ratings based on more severe manifestations.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for arthritis, shortness of breath, and tinnitus have been dismissed.,An effective date of January 22, 2014 has been granted for a higher rating of hypertension.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left foot condition, allergic rhinitis, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claim for service connection of a neck condition is still pending as it was remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate review of the VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's sinusitis and allergic rhinitis are related to service. The case will be returned for a new VA addendum opinion.

The claims for service connection for sinusitis and rhinitis are remanded due to the potential application of a Gulf War presumption. The claim for fatigue is also remanded as there may be an undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained multisymptom illness (MUCMI).

The Veteran's back, left leg, right upper leg, lung (COPD), allergic rhinitis, and gastrointestinal disorders have been granted service connection. The rating for hemorrhoids remains at 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate VA examinations and failure to address relevant evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus has been reopened and is granted. The claim for service connection for a thigh disability remains denied, as new evidence does not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim. Service connection for allergic rhinitis (claimed as an ear, nose, and throat disability) is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine, bilateral knee, and respiratory disabilities have been granted. The effective date is not specified.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's allergic rhinitis, finding that his symptoms more closely approximate those of greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides.

The Veteran's asthma is rated at 60 percent, and the Board denied a rating in excess of this. The Veteran also sought TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities, but the Board found he could still secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's initial compensable ratings for allergic rhinitis and left ear hearing loss were denied.,Service connection for right ear hearing loss was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining a new VA examination to address the etiology of his headaches and their relationship to service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, effective July 18, 2005. The Veteran's earlier claims were not considered as he did not file a formal or informal claim prior to this date.