Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2023

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for a back condition, left shoulder condition, left knee condition, and allergic rhinitis. The VA will obtain relevant medical records and schedule the Veteran with examinations to determine if his conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinion provided was inadequate and remanded for further clarification on whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is at least as likely as not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's insomnia is denied as it is a symptom of his PTSD. The Board finds that the Veteran has allergic rhinitis due to exposure to burn pits during service in Iraq, granted under the PACT Act.,The Veteran's bilateral flat fleet and plantar fasciitis disorder is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding its etiology.,The Veteran's right knee disorder is denied as it is less likely than not related to his service-connected left knee disorder.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), alopecia, and allergic rhinitis have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received sufficient to warrant readjudication of the claim for service connection for a bilateral flat foot condition. The claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis are also remanded due to procedural errors.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for various conditions, including allergic rhinitis, left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, hernia condition, right ankle and leg disabilities, sinusitis, cervical spine and lumbar spine conditions, chronic heart disease, chronic heart failure, hypertension, and sleep apnea. The appeals were all denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating or service connection.

The Veteran's appeals have been withdrawn and are dismissed due to the withdrawal by his representative.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding various conditions and ratings, as the Veteran requested to withdraw all claims.

The Veteran's service connection claims for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and asthma have been remanded due to insufficient examination reports. The claims are reopened on new evidence.

The Veteran withdrew all pending appeals, including those related to migraines, IBS, and sinusitis/Allergic rhinitis.

The Board has identified a duty to assist error by the RO in failing to request records from both the Air Force Service Branch and his Air Force Reserve unit for the back disability claim. The Veteran should receive a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's back disability is related to service.,For the eosinophilic esophagitis, hypertension, and rhinitis claims, the Board has identified a duty to assist error by the RO in failing to provide the Veteran with a VA examination. The Veteran should receive a VA examination to determine if these disabilities are related to service or resulted from an undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's rhinitis and sinusitis may be related to his service, specifically his exposure to herbicides like Agent Orange. However, due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error, the Board is remanding the case for an additional VA examination with medical opinion based on full consideration of the Veteran's documented medical history and assertions.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for alopecia areata is denied.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, a respiratory disorder, bronchitis, and COPD is remanded due to incomplete records and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected sinusitis with allergic rhinitis has not been found to meet the criteria for a compensable rating, as his symptoms have not resulted in incapacitating episodes requiring bed rest and treatment by a physician.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70% rating from September 30, 2021 until February 7, 2022. Service connection for hypertension, chronic rhinitis, and chronic sinusitis are granted beginning August 10, 2022 due to the PACT Act. Service connection for GERD is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, heart disability, skin disability (tinea manus), headaches, and vertigo due to inadequate development and failure to provide proper notice regarding fees for obtaining medical records.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for post-operative residuals of allergic rhinitis surgery including a scar should be remanded due to additional evidence being added to the claims file.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a nasal condition and allergic rhinitis due to insufficient medical opinions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which he contends are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date of November 6, 2015, for the award of service connection for allergic rhinitis status post septoplasty is granted.,The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for lumbar strain with minimal arthritis and PTSD are denied.

Service connection is granted for rhinitis, sinusitis, tinnitus, and sleep apnea.,The Veteran's child (B.C.) was recognized as his helpless child for VA benefits purposes on the basis of permanent incapacity for self-support prior to attaining age 18.