Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2022

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, tinnitus, right ear hearing loss, and allergic rhinitis have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation during the period on appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for allergic rhinitis and eczematoid dermatitis due to the need for updated examinations addressing flare-ups, frequency, duration of symptoms, and functional loss.

The Board has found that the evidence is not persuasive in finding that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis first manifested during service or is otherwise due to his active service, including inservice asbestos exposure. The hypertension issue remains pending and requires further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a sinus condition, including rhinitis due to insufficient information regarding whether his current symptoms are related to his service-connected sinusitis.

The Board has denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis, as there is no evidence of nasal polyps during the appeal period.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, migraines, and physical impairments of the right shoulder, knees, back, and eyes, render him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU effective November 2, 2015.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection and initial compensable disability ratings for various conditions due to his withdrawal of these claims.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for sleep apnea, increased rating for lumbar spine strain, and increased rating for allergic rhinitis due to new evidence received by VA.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen her claims.,The Veteran is still required to provide additional evidence to substantiate her claims.

The Veteran's right thumb strain is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,For major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder prior to August 5, 2011, the Veteran was granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent. After this date, he received a grant of 70 percent for his conditions since then.,The Veteran's chronic sinusitis and bacterial rhinitis are currently rated as 30 percent disabling.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis did not manifest during service and is not otherwise related to service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis is denied.

The Board has remanded the claim for further development due to a lack of a VA opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's headaches and her service-connected disabilities, specifically allergic rhinitis. The Veteran is advised to appear for a scheduled VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and further development is needed.

The Veteran's deviated septum, obstructive sleep apnea (as secondary to service-connected rhinitis), and vasomotor rhinitis are all granted. The Veteran is also awarded a 30% disability rating for his service-connected vasomotor rhinitis.

The Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating as there are no findings of nasal polyps.

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, finding that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether these conditions were aggravated by service. The Veteran's sinusitis was found to be due to his now-service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's right shoulder injury is granted as service-connected.,Service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and sinus rhinitis is denied.,The Veteran's left toe skin condition is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board denied service connection for the claimed conditions, finding no direct link between the Veteran's active-duty service and his current disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened and is granted. The Board finds new and material evidence to support the reopening of his claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, gastrointestinal condition (GERD), cervical spine disability, skin disability, sinusitis, rhinitis, headache disability, and sleep disorder.

The Veteran's appeals for compensable ratings for allergic rhinitis and chronic cystitis have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.