Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2024

The Veteran's service connection claims for allergic rhinitis, gastrointestinal disorder (IBS), and chronic sinusitis are all granted. The GI disorder claim is denied as there is no evidence of an undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness related to service. Service connection for chronic sinusitis is also denied due to the absence of a diagnosis during the appeal period.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability, rhinitis, and sinusitis must be remanded due to the lack of VA treatment records and the need for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. The Board found no current disabilities for bilateral hearing loss, left wrist disability, right ankle disability, or patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee that meet VA criteria for compensation.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and an initial 10 percent rating for chronic sinusitis are denied. The Veteran is granted a non-compensable rating for his service-connected allergic rhinitis, but a 10 percent rating for his chronic sinusitis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and bilateral knee disabilities were granted with an effective date of October 9, 2019.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) for the entire period on appeal, excluding a temporary total rating period from January 30, 2024, to February 29, 2024.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a new VA examination and consideration of the Veteran's lay statements regarding his rhinitis symptoms. The claim will be reconsidered after this additional evidence is obtained.

The Veteran's rhinitis was granted service connection due to presumed exposure to fine particulate matter during his Gulf War service. The claim is based on the Veteran's credible testimony and medical records indicating he experienced symptoms of rhinitis after leaving military service.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to address the service connection claims for sleep apnea and rhinitis due to incomplete or conflicting evidence in the record.

The Veteran's service connection for headaches was granted. The initial compensable rating for her service-connected allergic rhinitis is being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's service connection claim for allergic rhinitis is remanded due to the need for a TERA specific VA medical opinion considering all potential exposures during his military service.

The Board denied service connection for costochondritis, rhinitis, back pain, a deviated septum (residuals of a broken nose), diverticulitis status-post surgeries, hemorrhoids, and hypertension as there was not evidence of current disabilities or sufficient evidence to establish a nexus between the claimed conditions and active duty.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for high cholesterol, back disability, pulmonary granulomas, sleep apnea, COPD, Crohn's disease, headaches, heart disability, seizure disorder, myoclonic jerk disorder, and rhinitis due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his active service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are being remanded due to errors in the duty to assist and regulatory requirements. The Board finds that additional development is needed, particularly regarding medical opinions related to exposure to burn pits.

The Veteran's sinusitis and allergic rhinitis are granted service connection due to presumed exposure to fine particulate matter during his Gulf War service.

The Veteran's diabetes is granted as secondary to service-connected hypertension. His left ear hearing loss and right ankle tendonitis and sprain are denied, while his allergic rhinitis remains at a 10 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine disability, left shoulder disability, right upper extremity radiculopathy, and allergic rhinitis due to service connection as secondary to a service-connected right shoulder disability. The VA will provide new medical opinions on these issues.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, asthma, GERD, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis as there is no probative evidence of current disabilities at any time proximate to or during the appeal period.

The Veteran's asthma and rhinitis are granted service connection due to presumed exposure to fine particulate matter during service in Kuwait. Service connection for sinusitis is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.

The Veteran's initial rating for chronic sinusitis is granted at a 10% level, but no higher. Service connection for rhinitis is denied.