Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2023

The Veteran's PTSD warrants a rating of 70 percent, and he is granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis and right knee sprain have been remanded for new VA examinations to determine their current severity.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prior to February 3, 2010 did not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU rating. The Board has determined that there is a reasonable possibility of unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities and refers this matter to VA's Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, specifically related to his exposure during service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection for back disability, gastrointestinal disability, night sweats or disability manifested by night sweats, allergic rhinitis, sinus disability, tinea cruris, tinea unguium, tinea pedis, bursitis (right shoulder), hyperhidrosis, fatigue or disability manifested by fatigue, and pes planus. The Board is therefore remanding these claims for further development.

The Veteran's employment ended in December 2018 due to his service-connected disabilities, including anxiety and migraine headaches. The AOJ needs to complete further development regarding the Veteran's employment history before deciding on the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's initial and separate ratings for chronic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis have been granted. Additionally, the Veteran has been awarded SMC at the housebound rate based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has vacated the November 2022 decision and remanded several issues for further development, including VA examinations to assess the severity of the Veteran's disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the genitourinary disability issue during a hearing before the Board. The remaining issues of service connection are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sinus and ear conditions due to insufficient evidence regarding their relationship to service. A VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to in-service symptoms.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information on whether OSA was caused by service-connected allergic rhinitis. The Veteran's condition is secondary to his service-connected allergic rhinitis, but there needs to be a clearer determination of causation.

The Board has remanded the claim for an increased rating for allergic rhinitis due to additional non-VA treatment records being added to the claims file before certification to the Board. The VA is also requested to obtain a VA opinion addressing which symptoms are attributable to the Veteran's service-connected conditions (allergic rhinitis, chronic bronchitis, and sinusitis) in order to avoid impermissible pyramiding.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations regarding her service-connected right knee patellofemoral syndrome and left foot pes planus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic respiratory condition, including allergic rhinitis and asbestosis. The remand includes an examination to determine if the Veteran's current allergic rhinitis is related to his participation in a TERA based on his MOS duties.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for basal cell carcinoma, a vascular disability, and allergic rhinitis due to issues with the hearing process and the need to obtain private treatment records from 1972.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, right ankle ligament laxity, shoulder conditions, and other residuals, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to March 18, 2020. Basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits is also established.

The Board has remanded several service connection issues due to the Veteran's withdrawal of appeals for certain claims. Service connection is granted for rhinitis, but other conditions remain under review.

The Board denied service connection for herpes, finding the evidence did not support a link to active service.,The Board remanded several other claims including tinea versicolor, broken and bitten off left middle finger, right side lower rib contusion residuals, right knee tendonitis, bilateral patellofemoral pain syndrome, left foot disability, back condition, left shoulder disability, irritable bowel syndrome, and respiratory disability.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings on multiple conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as his combined service-connected disability rating has reached 100%, rendering the issue moot.