Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2024

The Veteran's bronchitis and tension headaches were denied as they do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under applicable VA regulations.,Service connection was denied for CFS, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis due to lack of a current diagnosis or medical nexus.

The Veteran's sinusitis has not been productive of 1 or 2 incapacitating episodes per year requiring prolonged (lasting 4 to 6 weeks) antibiotic treatment, or 3 to 6 non-incapacitating episodes per year characterized by headaches, pain, and purulent discharge or crusting.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis has not manifested with greater than 50 percent obstruction of nasal passage on both sides or with polyps.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for rhinitis is granted, while the claims for sinusitis, myopia, cervical spine disability with arthritis, erectile dysfunction, left ankle sprain and Achilles tendon disability, left shoulder sprain, right shoulder sprain, pulled groin, left knee strain, right knee strain, bilateral plantar fasciitis, right ankle sprain and Achilles tendon disability, left carpal tunnel disability, right carpal tunnel disability, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy (claimed as nerve damage), right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy (claimed as nerve damage), left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy (claimed as nerve damage), and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy (claimed as nerve damage) are denied. The Veteran's claim for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae is also denied.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis has been granted a 30% evaluation. The cervical and lumbar spine disorders, as well as the obstructive sleep apnea, are being remanded for further development. The compensable initial evaluation for folliculitis of the scalp, face, and neck is also being remanded. The SMC claim is part of the pending increased rating claims.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable initial rating for allergic rhinitis and service connection for sleep apnea have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support granting these claims.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for chronic sinusitis was denied as he did not have three or more incapacitating episodes of sinusitis per year, nor did he meet the criteria for a 50 percent evaluation due to lack of radical surgery or near constant sinusitis.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for allergic rhinitis was also denied as there were no polyps and his nasal obstruction did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, Allergic Rhinitis, and Migraines were denied as the evidence did not show symptoms severe enough to meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's claims for additional months of service-connected compensation for various conditions have been denied. The effective dates and payment start dates are legally correct.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. The Board has remanded the issues of left hip strain, right hip strain, and gastrointestinal condition.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to several service-connected disabilities, including left temporomandibular disorder (TMD), allergic rhinitis, tinnitus, and depressive disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions regarding her claimed conditions, as well as a review of the evidence related to toxic exposure risk activities.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 10 percent rating for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, finding that there was no clear or material improvement in his condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis on a presumptive basis as due to exposure to particulate matter is granted. The claims for service connection for sleep apnea, migraines, and sinusitis are dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis are denied as there is no clear and unmistakable evidence of preexisting conditions, and any increase in disability during service was not due to aggravation.

The Board has granted readjudication of the claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis, finding that new evidence supports these claims under the PACT Act.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection of sinusitis is remanded. The motion to revise the September 28, 2009 rating decision due to CUE in relation to sinusitis is also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis was denied, and a noncompensable evaluation was continued. The effective date prior to August 5, 2021, for the award of service connection is not granted.

The Veteran's service connection claims for allergic rhinitis, chronic maxillary and frontal sinusitis, and deviated nasal septum status post-surgical repair are granted. The conditions were found to have onset in or related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension and allergic rhinitis (previously diagnosed as sinusitis) due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between these conditions and military service, including exposure to environmental hazards.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis are being remanded due to discrepancies in the opinions provided by VA clinicians. Clarifying medical opinions are needed to determine if these conditions clearly existed prior to service or were caused by an in-service event, injury, or illness.