Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2024

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claim for service connection of allergic rhinitis as it was granted in a previous decision. The claims for increased ratings for dry eyes and functional bowel syndrome are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for her allergic rhinitis was granted with an effective date of May 26, 2021. The Board found that the Veteran continuously pursued her claim and met the criteria for a 30 percent rating as of her May 2019 intent to file.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied due to his failure to report for VA examinations without providing good cause.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic sinusitis and non-allergic rhinitis, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are etiologically related to his in-service exposure to burn pits.

The Veteran's atopic dermatitis is currently rated at 60 percent, the maximum schedular rating.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis was not characterized by greater than 50% obstruction of nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side prior to May 25, 2018. Therefore, a higher rating is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The decision on the hearing loss claim is pending as it is being remanded.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is granted a 10 percent rating.,The Veteran's essential tremors of the hands are granted a 10 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate VA examinations and a need for further research regarding his exposure to toxic substances. The claims will be reconsidered with additional evidence and medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable evaluation for allergic rhinitis was denied. The case is remanded for further review of her low back disability and TDIU claim.

The Board has granted service connection for intermittent asthma on a presumptive basis, but the Veteran's respiratory conditions (including allergic rhinitis) are being remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding their direct relationship to service.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for allergic rhinitis with deviated septum and nasal bone fracture was denied. A separate disability rating of 0 (zero) percent, but no higher, for chronic maxillary and frontal sinusitis from August 16, 2021, was granted.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for allergic rhinitis is dismissed because the grant of service connection was severed. The appeal for service connection for sinusitis is also dismissed as moot due to a full grant of benefits in a subsequent decision.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims for service connection, including those for an acquired psychiatric disability, insomnia, sleep apnea, migraines, GERD, and dizziness. The issues of allergic rhinitis and sinusitis have been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran's service-connected unspecified depressive disorder, non-allergic rhinitis, IBS, and tension headaches have been granted. The rating for the unspecified depressive disorder is 50 percent, while the ratings for non-allergic rhinitis (presumptive), IBS (presumptive), and tension headaches are each 10 percent.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis status post turbinectomy.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is presumed to be related to exposure to fine particulate matter during his service in Afghanistan, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service connection for allergic rhinitis is granted effective August 10, 2022, due to the PACT Act. The issue of service connection prior to this date remains pending and will be remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and asthma have been granted due to the PACT Act presumptions. However, both issues are remanded as there is insufficient evidence regarding the onset of these conditions during service.

The Board has remanded the appellant's claims for service connection for headaches and sinus disabilities due to inadequate VA examinations and lack of a clear rationale in the opinions provided.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and a skin disability to include eczema are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions. The effective date remains pending further review.