Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2022

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected due to in-service noise exposure. The left shoulder disability is remanded for further examination, the acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded with new stressors considered, and the sinus condition is remanded for clarification of diagnosis.

The appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of a cholecystectomy has been dismissed. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep apnea, PTSD due to MST, residuals of a broken nose, and allergic rhinitis (claimed as sinusitis) to allow for further development.

The Board has dismissed all appeals as the Veteran withdrew his claims for service connection and ratings in excess of 20 percent, 30 percent, or compensable for various conditions. The RO granted service connection for sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for rhinitis, sinusitis, sleep apnea, dysentery, rectal bleeding, IBS, cystitis, arthritis, deviated septum with residuals, bilateral knee and ankle disabilities, and a headache disability due to outstanding evidence and need for additional examinations.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw it, citing his authorized representative's notification.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to deficiencies in obtaining medical records and providing proper opinions regarding preexistence and aggravation of respiratory disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as he did not meet the criteria for additional VR&E benefits, other than employment services, to include a master's degree in pursuit of a career as a PA.

The Board has remanded the cases of rhinitis and a skin disorder for further development due to inadequate compliance with previous remand directives.

The Veteran's respiratory disorder, including asthma and hay fever, is found to have originated during service and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus and allergic rhinitis, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing conditions were aggravated by his military service.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for sinusitis including secondary to sleep apnea due to inadequate medical opinions regarding causation and aggravation.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were remanded. The case is now back with the Board for further development.

The Veteran's sinusitis, rhinitis, and frontal sinus osteoma are granted service connection on a presumptive basis due to exposure to particulate matter in the Southwest Asia theater of operations. The Board also found that his frontal sinus osteoma is not related to his active service or aggravated by his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions have been granted. The rating issues related to his knees and lower extremities, as well as his left eye disabilities, are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea. The claims for upper respiratory disorder, hypertension, diabetes, and chronic fatigue syndrome are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service connection for allergic rhinitis and asthma is granted due to exposure during the Persian Gulf War. The Board also remanded cases involving left knee, right knee, and sleep apnea disabilities.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is granted as secondary to his service-connected allergic rhinitis and sinusitis.,An initial compensable rating for the Veteran's allergic rhinitis prior to November 18, 2020 was denied. From that date onwards, a 10% rating has been assigned.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have precluded him from securing and following substantially gainful employment during the period from January 1, 2017 through January 10, 2017.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an addendum opinion from an allergist or ENT specialist to determine if the Veteran's current allergies are related to his military service, specifically his in-service blood transfusions.

The Board denied service connection for right shoulder disorder, sinusitis and/or allergic rhinitis, sleep apnea, and throat disorder due to lack of evidence showing a current disability or causal connection to service.,There is no evidence that the Veteran sustained or developed chronic disorders as a result of his in-service bee sting reaction or exposure to environmental hazards.