Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2024

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for constipation, a left ankle sprain, erectile dysfunction as secondary to PTSD, allergic rhinitis, and chronic upper respiratory infection. The Board found that there was no nexus between the claimed conditions and active duty service.

The Veteran's chronic rhinitis is granted as service connected due to exposure to burn pits in Southwest Asia, with presumptive service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error and an inadequate VA examination, specifically regarding the July 2020 CT imaging study that showed findings of nasal polyps versus mucous retention cysts in the left maxillary sinus.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including skin, GERD, left shoulder, rhinitis, sinusitis, bilateral plantar fasciitis, IBS, and sleep apnea. The right shoulder, cervical spine, right knee, left knee, and erectile dysfunction claims are remanded for further development.

The Board denied a compensable evaluation for the Veteran's service-connected rhinitis, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 6522.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis was denied, while a separate initial 50 percent rating for chronic sinusitis throughout the appeal period was granted.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis was denied as the evidence did not show symptoms of greater than 50 percent obstruction of nasal passage on both sides, complete obstruction on one side, or by polyps.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for PFB was denied as the evidence did not show characteristic lesions affecting less than 5 percent of the entire body affected and exposed areas affected, nor intermittent systemic therapy.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and maxillary sinusitis, finding no current diagnosis of these conditions in the record. The appeal was not based on a presumption under the PACT Act.

The Veteran's service connection claim for chronic sinusitis and non-allergic rhinitis is granted due to exposure to fine particulate matter during his active duty in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's sinusitis, including as secondary to service-connected allergic rhinitis, should be remanded for further review due to a duty-to-assist error and an unclear medical opinion.

The Board has denied service connection for basal cell carcinoma, vascular disability, and allergic rhinitis. The claims for these conditions are being remanded due to procedural errors in the initial decision.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for service-connected allergic rhinitis with nosebleeds and service connection for deviated septum of the right side due to potential duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for deviated septum and rhinitis are granted, while his claim for hypertension is denied. The Veteran also has pending issues regarding a rating in excess of 10 percent for left thumb sprain, service connection for insomnia as secondary to service-connected tinnitus or service-connected rhinitis, and service connection for right ankle disability.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis is denied. The Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension due to potential toxic exposure risk activities.

The Board has remanded the case for further evaluation of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss claim due to a pre-decisional error in the previous VA audiological examination.

The Veteran's service connection claim for allergic rhinitis is granted due to presumed exposure to fine particulate matter during his active service in the Gulf War.

The Board denied service connection for allergies, asthma, rhinitis, and sinusitis as there is no evidence of a current disability during or recent to the filing of the claim.

The Veteran's service connection claims for non-allergic rhinitis, obstructive sleep apnea with insomnia and bronchitis, migraine headaches, and a skin disorder in the area of face, head, and back have been granted. However, his claim for service connection for migraine headaches is remanded due to the need for a VA toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) examination under the PACT Act. The claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea with insomnia and bronchitis as secondary to service-connected sinusitis are also remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a sinus disorder and bilateral ear condition, finding that the Veteran's conditions did not meet the criteria for service connection. The Board also denied service connection for a left ruptured hernia.,Service connection was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service or any other compensable basis.