Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2023

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of September 7, 2010.

The Veteran's initial claim for allergic rhinitis was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,For GERD, the Veteran's condition prior to July 2, 2021 was rated noncompensable. After that date, he received a 10 percent rating which is also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as his combined rating of service-connected disabilities has been at least 100 percent throughout the appeal period, and he was not found to be unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for asthma has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The appeal is granted in this regard, but the claims for psychiatric condition and respiratory condition (including asthma and allergic rhinitis) are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection as it was caused by in-service exposure to hazardous noise.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis is remanded due to insufficient evidence addressing whether the conditions are related to service or secondary to a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis are remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's persistent depressive disorder is granted with a 30 percent rating. The issue of service connection for rhinitis is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU as his service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's allergic rhinitis, finding that it is related to his military service and resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has granted earlier effective dates for the grant of service connection for left shoulder condition, asthma, tinnitus, and allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for acid reflux and a respiratory condition, including sinusitis and rhinitis, have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's asthma is at least as likely as not caused by or aggravated by her service-connected allergic rhinitis, and thus grants service connection for asthma.

The Board has granted presumptive service connection for a sinus disorder, diagnosed as rhinitis and sinusitis. The right shoulder and left shoulder disorders are remanded for further development. Service connection for the sinus disorder is also remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis with headaches and allergic rhinitis, finding that the evidence is in approximate balance as to whether these conditions had their onset during active service.

The Board has remanded the service connection claims for sinusitis, plantar fasciitis, and rhinitis due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's service treatment records show diagnoses of allergic rhinitis during active duty.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, a chronic ear disorder (vertigo), and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board denied service connection for recurrent meningioma, right knee disability, and left knee disability as they were not caused or aggravated by the Veteran's military service. The Board found that there was no evidence linking the conditions to in-service exposure to chemicals or other factors.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is granted a 10 percent rating prior to September 9, 2020 and denied for a compensable rating thereafter. The Veteran's deviated nasal septum remains noncompensably rated.

The appeal is dismissed as to the claims of service connection for PTSD, residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI), and a deviated septum. The appeals are remanded for further development on the remaining issues.

The Veteran's PTSD and anxiety are granted a disability rating of 70 percent from September 1, 2010, forward.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis is granted due to presumptive exposure to burn pits in Southwest Asia.,TDIU is denied as the Veteran has not demonstrated total occupational and social impairment.