Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2024

The Veteran's non-allergic rhinitis is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has granted service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected Allergic Rhinitis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral tinnitus is granted. The Board also remanded the issue of increased rating for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected conditions and her obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The examiner did not address whether her sinusitis or rhinitis caused her uvula and/or tonsil issues, which could have led to her OSA. Additionally, the examiner did not address whether her PTSD interfered with her CPAP usage, aggravating her OSA.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for allergic rhinitis has been dismissed as the claim was granted in full. The claims for GERD and OSA are remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Board has dismissed all pending claims and appeals as the Veteran withdrew her appeal, stating she was already rated at 100 percent.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for various conditions including contact dermatitis, erectile dysfunction, hypersomnolence, insomnia (also claimed as anxiety, depression, social adjustment disorder, and short-term memory loss with lack of concentration), incontinence, prostate condition, numbness of left side of face, and allergic rhinitis due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sinusitis and hypertension due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis has been granted service connection, but the Board denied a higher initial rating as her symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 10% disability rating under Diagnostic Code 6522.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is rated at 10 percent, and the claim for a higher rating is denied.,The Veteran's left hip spider veins are currently rated at 10 percent, and no higher rating is warranted based on current evidence.,The Veteran's left wrist condition is rated at 10 percent, and no higher rating is warranted based on current evidence.

The Board has granted earlier effective dates of January 11, 2021 for the grant of service connection for various disabilities including an acquired psychiatric disorder and multiple musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for restoration of ratings for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis were dismissed as moot.,The Veteran was granted service connection for sleep apnea secondary to PTSD, and for female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD) also secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and consideration of all relevant evidence, including private treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for low back condition, sinus condition, and stomach condition. The Veteran's current diagnoses include degenerative disc disease (DDD) for the low back condition, rhinitis and sinus polyp for the sinus condition, and abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, and blood in stool for the stomach condition.,The Board found that service connection is warranted for all three conditions based on evidence showing their onset during active service. The Veteran's statements and medical opinions supported his claims.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis due to presumed exposure to fine particulate matter during active service in Southwest Asia. However, the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis was denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for higher disability ratings for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis due to a duty to assist error in obtaining an adequate VA examination prior to the February 2021 rating decision.

The Veteran's right shoulder strain and lumbosacral strain are not service-connected, but his allergic rhinitis is granted on a presumptive basis due to exposure in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable, initial rating for the service-connected allergic rhinitis must be remanded to correct a duty to assist error that occurred prior to the January 2020 rating decision. The AOJ will request private medical records from his community care provider.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, GERD, headaches, hypertension, sleep disorder, and plantar fasciitis are remanded due to a duty to assist error. A VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for allergic rhinitis, left hand scar, and obstructive sleep apnea have been denied. The right foot disability (plantar fasciitis) and right shoulder disability claims are remanded for further review.