Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2022

The appeals for service connection for gastrointestinal disorder, neck disorder, headache disorder, and right knee bursitis have been dismissed. Service connection has been granted for tinnitus.

The Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis with left ear symptoms is granted as it meets the criteria for presumptive service connection due to exposure in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War.

The Veteran's stepson, L.B., is recognized as a helpless child due to his cerebral palsy.,Service connection for left knee arthritis and swollen lips (claimed as hives) are granted based on in-service burn pit exposure.

The Veteran's service connection for a respiratory condition, including asthma and COPD, is granted on both direct and presumptive bases. Service connection for allergic rhinitis is also granted. However, the Board has remanded the issue of service connection for sleep apnea due to secondary to PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sinus disability, including allergic rhinitis, is related to his service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for toenail fungus was dismissed as the Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal.,Service connection is granted for left lower extremity radiculopathy, with the condition proximately due to service-connected thoracolumbar spondylosis status post fracture at T11.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development regarding his sinus disability, to include allergic rhinitis. His claim for an increased rating for coronary artery disease remains pending.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's duodenal ulcer, rhinitis, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, chronic dermatitis (bilateral arms), gastroenteritis, and GERD have been granted service connection. The remaining issues of service connection for these conditions are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory disorder, claimed as allergic rhinitis or sinusitis, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his service.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD is reopened, and his allergic rhinitis is granted a 10% rating. The claims for higher ratings for bipolar disorder prior to February 22, 2021, service connection for PTSD, and TDIU prior to that date are all remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to conflicting findings and the need for further VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for tinnitus has been withdrawn. The claim of service connection for lack of concentration and memory loss is denied.,The Veteran's chronic sinusitis, GERD, and allergic rhinitis are each rated at 10 percent. Service connection for dermatitis is granted at 30 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and incomplete service records. The Veteran's sinus disabilities, including both sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, are being reviewed for potential secondary service connection to his service-connected sarcoidosis and left eye uveitis.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of recent medical examination during a period of flare-up of the Veteran's service-connected vasomotor rhinitis and recurrent sore throat. The Veteran needs to be provided with adequate notice for future examinations.

The Board has remanded the claim for further development and consideration due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's respiratory conditions, particularly in relation to his military service and herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's recurrent respiratory disability, including sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, is remanded for further evaluation due to exposure to aviation fuel and exhaust during service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for rhinitis, an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD and major depressive disorder), a low back disability, a cervical spine disability, a bilateral knee disability, migraines, intestinal condition (colostomy bag), and cervical cancer are all granted.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim for service connection for left (non-dominant) 5th digit impairment was denied. The Board found no new and material evidence to support reopening the claim. Service connection for PTSD, rhinitis, sinusitis, and a left lower extremity scar were remanded due to issues with rating decisions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability and sinus and/or allergic rhinitis condition due to inadequate prior examinations. The Veteran is seeking service connection on a secondary basis, linking his back disability and sinusitis/rhinitis to his service-connected traumatic brain injury (TBI).