Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2022

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, diabetes, and thyroid disability are all granted as service-connected due to exposure to jet fuel during active duty. The claims for chronic bronchitis, hypertension, and back disability are remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for diverticulosis and remanded other issues related to sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, GERD, an acquired psychiatric disability, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's headaches are granted as service connected. The claims for acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral foot disability, respiratory disorder, sleep disorder, and low back disability are remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination.

The Veteran's claimed allergic rhinitis was not shown to be related to service and the VA examiner found no evidence of chronicity.

The Board has remanded the claims due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to asbestos and lead, which could affect his service connection for respiratory disorders and blood disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an extraschedular TDIU during the appellate period from July 27, 2005, to October 10, 2011, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's knee disabilities are remanded for further development.,The Veteran's foot disabilities are remanded for further development.,The Veteran's bilateral hallux valgus is remanded for further development.,The Veteran's hearing loss and dizziness claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's combined disability rating reached 100% as of July 2009, meeting the criteria for a TDIU effective from that date. The Board also granted SMC based on his service-connected disabilities starting January 24, 2017.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current rhinitis had its initial onset during active service and granted his claim for service connection.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for a hearing loss disability due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and bilateral plantar fasciitis are remanded as further examination is needed.

The Veteran is granted an initial 10 percent rating for chronic rhinitis before July 16, 2021.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right and left shoulder disorders, as well as sinus disorder (allergic rhinitis), due to inadequate opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran's lay statements of inservice onset and continuity of symptoms are considered.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, sinusitis, and rhinitis are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions and the need to verify Gulf War exposure.

The Board has dismissed all appeals due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his claims.

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and lumbar strain, finding that the Veteran's conditions had their onset during his active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and has remanded the remaining issues due to a lack of medical evidence addressing the severity of the Veteran's cervical spine and lumbar spine disabilities, as well as his headaches, sinus condition, and allergic rhinitis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a respiratory condition and joint disorders due to service in Southwest Asia and/or exposure to hazardous materials. The claims are being remanded for additional development, including an updated examination and opinions.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including an increased rating for allergic rhinitis and service connection for a skin condition other than folliculitis. The TDIU issue is also deferred until further development on these issues is completed.

The Veteran's sinus disability is found to have begun during service and granted service connection.,There is no evidence of nosebleeds as a separate disability, thus denial of service connection for nosebleeds.,Right ear hearing loss was not shown to be related to in-service noise exposure or other factors, resulting in denial of service connection.