Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2023

The Veteran's lumbar spine strain and left lower extremity radiculopathy have been granted increased ratings, while the allergic rhinitis remains at a 10 percent rating throughout the claim period.

The Veteran's service connection claim for allergic rhinitis has been granted. The claims for tonsillitis, costochondritis, right hip disorder, and left hip disorder have been remanded.

The Board has remanded multiple issues related to service connection and rating for various conditions, including allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, migraine headaches, left shoulder disability, back disability, obstructive sleep apnea, and traumatic brain injury. The appeal is also remanded for VA examinations.

The Board has remanded several claims for increased ratings due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is granted. The Board finds that the evidence supports the claim and entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea is warranted.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased evaluations have been withdrawn by her authorized representative.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right knee osteoarthritis has been reopened and granted.,Service connection was denied for left knee degenerative arthritis, but the claim is being remanded.

The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis is granted. Service connection for allergic rhinitis is granted based on the PACT Act, but the issue of service connection for chronic sinusitis prior to August 10, 2022 (the effective date of the PACT Act) remains remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is granted, and he is awarded an initial rating of 70 percent. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his PTSD is also granted. Service connection for allergic rhinitis on a direct basis is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including asthma with chronic bronchitis and obstructive sleep apnea, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since January 13, 2022.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions including gastrointestinal, skin, sinusitis, rhinitis, headache, and obstructive sleep apnea due to incomplete medical opinions in the November 2022 VA examination reports. The issues are being returned for further clarification of the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's respiratory condition, including restrictive airway disease characterized by chronic cough and shortness of breath, is related to his active service in Southwest Asia. Service connection for this condition has been granted.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is related to his active service in Southwest Asia. Service connection for this condition has been granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include secondary service connection for sinusitis, rhinitis, and anosmia related to his deviated septum disability; as well as a separate issue of transient vision loss related to his headaches.

The petition to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for a breathing condition is granted. The Board finds that new and material evidence has been received, allowing the reopening of the claim. However, the rating for GERD remains remanded due to possible worsening, and other claims are also remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, finding that the evidence does not support a link to service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction, residuals of root canal, allergic rhinitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and residuals of frostbite. The claim for plantar fasciitis is denied.,The Board has also remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for residuals of frostbite and plantar fasciitis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease as due to exposure to herbicide agents is granted.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis and coronary artery disease is granted, effective August 10, 2022. The appeal for the period prior to this date remains in appellate status.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to inadequate medical opinions regarding his service connection claims for allergic rhinitis and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, sinusitis, and rhinitis are all granted. The claim for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and a disability rating in excess of 40 percent for Raynaud's Syndrome are being remanded due to the addition of new evidence since the last decision. The appeal will be readjudicated, and an SSOC will be issued.