Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2023

The Board has granted service connection for a lower back condition but denied service connection for vasomotor rhinitis.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for service-connected allergic rhinitis and right hip osteoarthritis are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for asthma and allergic rhinitis due to insufficient consideration of new evidence, including a Veteran's hospitalization in December 1958 and his reports regarding symptom onset.

The appeal concerning entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is dismissed as moot.,Service connection granted for tinnitus, with the Veteran having a current diagnosis and in-service incurrence.

The Veteran's appeal for bilateral inguinal hernia repair was dismissed as the Veteran explicitly requested withdrawal.,The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating higher than 10 percent for tinnitus was also dismissed as the Veteran and his representative withdrew the appeal.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis and for completion of forms related to his TDIU claim.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability alone prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU rating effective May 1, 2021.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the severity of the Veteran's service-connected headaches associated with allergic rhinitis. The Veteran needs a new examination to determine the current severity and frequency of her symptoms.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for allergic rhinitis and obstructive sleep apnea prior to February 3, 2016 due to incomplete documentation of efforts to obtain treatment records. The Veteran is also scheduled for a VA examination.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is granted as service connected, but his initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis is denied.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable disability ratings for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and a thoracolumbar spine sprain are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's asthma is granted as service-connected. The cases for increased ratings of sinusitis, rhinitis, and a back disability are remanded.

The Veteran's skin rash and right bicep disorder are not service-connected as there is no evidence of a current disability during the appeal period.,The Veteran's sinus disorder, fibromyalgia, and RA are also not service-connected due to lack of medical nexus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his respiratory conditions and migraine headaches.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of service connection for sinusitis and rhinitis due to a lack of a VA examination, as these conditions may be related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no current diagnosis of hearing loss that meets VA criteria.,The Veteran's claim for vision impairment is denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for allergic rhinitis is denied as the maximum schedular rating has been assigned.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for sinusitis is denied as there were no incapacitating episodes or non-incapacitating episodes within the past year.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The claims for sinus disability, acquired mental health disorder, left knee disability, right knee disability, right hip disability, left foot disability, and right foot disability are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and residuals of a deviated septum, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his active duty service.

Service connection is granted for allergic rhinitis, headaches, and erectile dysfunction. Service connection is reopened for an acquired psychiatric disorder, left inguinal hernia repair residuals, a prostate disorder, and erectile dysfunction.,Service connection is denied for pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the issues of entitlement to an increased rating for service-connected allergic rhinitis, and entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, chronic fatigue syndrome, and a right foot condition.