Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2024

The Veteran's asthma, allergic rhinitis, and chronic sinusitis have been granted service connection on a direct basis due to their onset during active duty.,Service connection for these conditions is established based on the presumption that exposure to fine particulate matter in the Southwest Asia theater of operations caused or aggravated these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, as well as allergic rhinitis, a right hip disorder, a left hip disorder, and sleep apnea. The claims for these conditions are all granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis is granted due to presumed exposure to fine particulate matter in Southwest Asia. The claim for sinusitis is remanded as the VA examination did not provide a diagnosis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including traumatic brain injury and PTSD, have resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance of another person. The Board finds it at least as likely as not that the Veteran is in need of such assistance due to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's asbestosis claim was denied for a compensable rating from October 22, 2018 to December 12, 2023. A 30% rating is granted beginning December 12, 2023. Service connection for an allergy disability secondary to the service-connected asbestosis is denied.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, finding that there was no persuasive evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied, with the exception of a grant of TDIU.,No effective dates earlier than specified in the decision are granted.

The Board has determined that there is a need for additional medical examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's service connection claim due to potential errors in previous opinions. The case is being remanded.

The Veteran's stress fracture right tibia is granted a 10 percent rating, but no higher. The Veteran's hallux rigidus of the right foot and left knee patellar tendinitis are each rated at 10 percent. The Veteran's right knee patellar tendinitis is also rated at 10 percent. Tinea versicolor with tinea cruris, tinea pedis and onychomycosis does not warrant a higher rating. Tinnitus has been assigned the maximum schedular rating throughout the appeal period. Allergic rhinitis is rated as noncompensable.

The Veteran's initial compensable disability ratings for left and right foot hallux valgus have been denied. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for acute sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include depressive disorder), a right hip disability, a left hip disability, a right wrist disability, and sciatica of the right lower extremity.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic respiratory infections (separate and distinct from sinusitis and/or allergic rhinitis) has been denied.,Service connection was granted for suppurative otitis media, but the effective date of April 8, 2019 is being considered.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for allergic rhinitis was denied, and the Board found that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. The claim of service connection for sinusitis is remanded due to the lack of a VA examination.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal for service connection of sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, which were previously granted.

The Board has determined that new evidence submitted by the Veteran warrants readjudication of his claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, chronic tonsillitis, and obstructive sleep apnea. The claims are being remanded to allow for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left foot plantar fasciitis, right foot plantar fasciitis, and allergic rhinitis due to duty to assist errors.

The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for left ear hearing loss is denied.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis is granted.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including Achilles tendon disability, bilateral ankle disability, bilateral carpal tunnel disability, bilateral hip and thigh disability, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, cervical spine disability, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), rhinitis/sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and groin disability. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions began during service or are otherwise related to service.,The Veteran did not provide sufficient information in his claims for the Board to determine if there were any presumptive exposures or other theories of service connection.

The Veteran's service connection claim for allergic rhinitis is granted as the evidence supports a link between his active duty in Kosovo and his current condition.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis is denied as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.

The Veteran's asthma, chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and chronic bronchitis are presumed to have been incurred during active service due to exposure to burn pits.