Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2022

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased disability ratings for right knee strain, hypertension prior to January 7, 2020, hypertension from January 7, 2020, allergic rhinitis, and bilateral hearing loss.,The Veteran also withdrew his appeals for the same issues.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis is granted due to exposure in Southwest Asia. Service connection for left ear hearing loss, hypertension, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or relationship to service. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis was rated at 10 percent since March 10, 2017. The Board found that the evidence did not show greater than 50% nasal obstruction or confirmed presence of nasal polyps prior to this date.

The Board has remanded the appeal for new VA medical opinions due to deficiencies in the previous examination reports, and requests that any future opinions be provided by another medical professional.

The Board has remanded the cases of the Veteran's left knee condition and allergic rhinitis for further action due to procedural issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a respiratory condition, finding no evidence of current disabilities related to his military service.

The Veteran's rhinitis is granted as service-connected, but his deviated septum and vertigo are denied. The case is remanded for further examination regarding the Veteran's vertigo and sinus polyps.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and lack of supporting evidence. The Veteran is required to provide additional treatment records from Dr. H.C. at the Whitaker Clinic of UAB, and a new medical opinion must be obtained regarding his sinus condition, cervical spine disability, bilateral knee, shoulder, hip, and ankle disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and additional evidence is needed for a proper evaluation of the Veteran's sinusitis/rhinitis.

The Veteran's right knee disability is presumed to have been incurred in service due to its association with a service-connected back disability. The sinusitis and rhinitis are presumed to have been incurred during active duty.,New evidence has reopened the claims for right knee and sinus disabilities, but further review is needed as the Veteran's current conditions may be related to his service.

The Board has remanded the claims for ischemic heart disease, DM, and stomach condition (gastritis and / or GERD) due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's service connection claims are pending.

The Veteran's hypertension, eye disability, recurrent sinus disability, left hip disability, right knee disability, and left facial injury residuals with chronic headaches and facial numbness are all remanded for further examination and opinion.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions based on exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. The claims for service connection for rhinitis, sinusitis, and loss of smell are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for psychiatric disability, GERD, IBS, allergic rhinitis, and headaches have been granted. The effective date is not specified.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to the Veteran's failure to attend scheduled VA examinations. The examinations are needed to assess the current severity of her service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's sinus condition is granted as service-connected. The bilateral foot and gynecological conditions are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded several issues, including service connection for various conditions and hypertension. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed to determine if he currently has these conditions or if they are related to his military service.

The appeal as to the issue of entitlement to service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is dismissed.,Service connection for eczema has been granted, effective February 18, 2022.

The Veteran's claims for sinusitis, sinus and migraine headaches, and rhinitis have been granted. The claim for service connection for a deviated nasal septum is remanded due to the need for an addendum opinion. The rating for asthma remains remanded.

The Board has denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected seasonal allergic rhinitis, finding that his symptoms have not met the criteria for such a rating at any point during the period on appeal.