Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for service-connected allergic rhinitis from April 28, 2015 was denied as the evidence did not show nasal polyps or obstruction of either or both sides of the nasal passages.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination, as the previous opinion was inadequate.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and therefore the claim for TDIU is denied.

The Veteran's chronic rhinitis is characterized by nasal obstruction of more than 50 percent on both sides, and a rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected urticaria is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis has been granted as a presumptive disability under the PACT Act due to exposure to burn pits and other toxins during his active duty.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied because there is no evidence of current hearing loss disability.

The Veteran's TDIU claim for the period from March 26, 2015 to November 29, 2022 is being remanded due to insufficient evidence supporting a finding of unemployability based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis was denied for ratings in excess of 0 percent prior to November 1, 2019 and as of November 1, 2019.

The Veteran's asthma, allergic rhinitis, and bronchitis are granted as service-connected on a direct basis due to evidence showing they began during her military service.

PTSD and allergic rhinitis have been granted with specific ratings.,Migraines, eczema (claimed as skin condition), sleep apnea, and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine remain pending issues.

The Veteran's asthma is granted as service connected due to presumed exposure to environmental toxins. The issues of compensable ratings for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal of the issues of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea, allergic rhinitis (claimed as sinusitis), right ear hearing loss and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (claimed as intestinal condition) is dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of his service-connected disabilities have been denied. The effective dates for the grants of service connection and increased disability ratings are all set to June 21, 2016.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis due to insufficient development. The Veteran's history of these conditions is unclear, and a new opinion from an equally qualified clinician is needed.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral foot osteoarthritis with calcaneal spurs and bilateral pes planus, bilateral ankle degenerative arthritis, and bilateral knee osteoarthritis as these conditions are related to the Veteran's active duty service.,Service connection is also granted for non-allergic rhinitis and sleep apnea, both of which had their onset during the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran should be afforded new VA examinations to assess his service-connected back disability, sciatica, respiratory disorder other than obstructive sleep apnea or rhinitis (claimed as bronchitis), and Meniere's Syndrome. The claims are being remanded for these evaluations.

The Board has determined that additional medical evidence is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection. The issues have been remanded.

The Veteran's essential tremor is granted a 30 percent rating, and his TBI residuals with PTSD are granted a 50 percent rating prior to August 10, 2020. The remaining conditions have either not been rated or were denied.

Service connection for right ear hearing loss and left ear hearing loss is denied.,Service connection for thoracic spine arthritis is granted based on continuity of symptoms since service. Service connection for asthma, sinusitis, rhinitis, and pulmonary disorder are remanded as the Veteran has not yet been examined for these conditions.,Service connection for heart disorder and chronic fatigue are remanded as the VA examiner did not provide an opinion regarding whether these disorders are due to undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for CFS, sinusitis, rhinitis, bilateral shoulder disability, hypertension, and headache disability have been dismissed. The remaining issues of service connection for bilateral knee disability are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims due to new and material evidence being added to the record, but a supplemental statement of the case has not been issued. The claims will be readjudicated after considering this new evidence.