Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2022

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted service connection, while his allergic rhinitis is granted a non-compensable rating prior to August 27, 2015 and a 10 percent rating thereafter. The Veteran's left ankle disability remains denied.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with the remand directives and has therefore remanded the case once more to determine if the Veteran's allergy disability is related to service, including as a result of presumed exposure to environmental hazards such as burn pits during his deployment in Iraq.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for allergic rhinitis and chronic fatigue syndrome are being remanded due to the Veteran's failure to attend scheduled VA examinations. The Board will provide another opportunity for the Veteran to participate in these exams.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for service-connected allergic rhinitis is denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has found that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis/sinusitis is related to his service, and thus service connection for this condition is granted. However, the Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for depressive disorder due to inadequate examination.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of allergic rhinitis can be adjudicated. The Veteran needs to undergo a VA examination to determine if he currently has hemorrhoids, and another examination to assess his current severity of allergic rhinitis without considering the ameliorative effects of his prescribed medication.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of authorization for private treatment records from Dr. F., and a need for a new VA examination to assess the impact of service-connected disabilities on employment.

The Veteran's sinus/nasal condition, diagnosed as allergic rhinitis, is granted service connection due to exposure to fine particulate matter during his Southwest Asia theater of operations.

The Board has dismissed all appeals regarding the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ratings and service connection claims.

The Veteran's service connection claims for allergic rhinitis, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and hypertension are being remanded due to the addition of new medical records. The Board will reassess these claims based on all available evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and her service-connected allergic rhinitis and asthma. The examiner is asked to provide a more detailed opinion on whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was aggravated by her service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle disability, rhinitis, and migraines. The left ankle disability is related to service due to a current diagnosis of lateral collateral ligament strain and deltoid ligament sprain. Rhinitis is presumed as secondary to Gulf War environmental hazards exposure. Migraines are found to be secondary to the Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between service-connected asthma and claimed rhinitis and migraine headaches.

The Veteran's left thumb disorder is granted a compensable rating of 10 percent.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis does not warrant a higher rating and the claim must be denied.,An effective date of June 11, 2013, for service connection of right knee instability is granted.,An effective date of June 11, 2013, for service connection of right knee flexion limitation is granted.,An effective date of June 11, 2013, for service connection of left knee extension limitation is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for Meniere's disease, sinusitis/rhinitis, tinnitus, bilateral ankle disability, and bilateral foot disability due to additional development being necessary.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination. The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for service-connected rhinitis is being returned to the AOJ for additional development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sleep apnea, allergic rhinitis, and hypertension due to a lack of development. The issues are also being remanded for readjudication of nonservice-connected pension as it is inextricably intertwined with the service connection issues.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of broken nose with rhinitis, sinus, and nosebleeds have been rated at a 30 percent disability rating since March 23, 2021. The appeal is remanded for further consideration regarding the total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal should be re-docketed under the Legacy system and his March 2019 VA Form 10182 is accepted as a timely NOD for the issues on appeal. The Veteran must file a VA Form 9 substantive appeal to perfect his appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a headache disorder, and hypertension due to potential issues with the medical nexus opinions provided in previous examinations.