Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2024

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the claims of chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and small airway disease. The claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was also withdrawn.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and chronic rhinitis are being remanded due to insufficient evidence of a nexus between the conditions and toxic exposure risk activities during active duty. A TERA examination is required.

The Veteran's service connection for allergic rhinitis and sleep apnea is granted, with the effective date set at August 5, 2021. The Board found that her allergic rhinitis was presumptively due to exposure to particulate matter in Southwest Asia during her military service.

The Veteran's representative withdrew the appeal for sinusitis and an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected allergic rhinitis, leading to their dismissal.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 6522.

Your service connection for allergic rhinitis was granted in a March 2023 rating decision with an effective date of August 2022. The issue is now moot as the claim has been fully resolved.

The Board denied the appellant's request for an effective date prior to March 9, 2021, for the grants of service connection for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis. The claims were granted in a March 2021 rating decision based on receipt of new and relevant evidence.

The Veteran's appeal of a compensable rating for his service-connected allergic rhinitis is remanded due to the need for an adequate examination and opinion regarding the severity of his condition.

The Veteran's service connection claim for allergic rhinitis is granted due to exposure during the Gulf War and current diagnosis.

The Veteran's right knee residuals, limitation of extension are not entitled to an effective date prior to July 5, 2018 as there was no indication of such disability prior to that date and the claim for increased rating was filed within one year after the VA examination.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis with post-operative deviated nasal septum is not entitled to an effective date prior to February 1, 2009 as her last day of active service was January 31, 2009 and she filed a claim within one year after separation from service.,The Veteran's bilateral cataracts with left corneal scar are not entitled to an effective date prior to February 1, 2009 as her last day of active service was January 31, 2009 and she filed a claim within one year after separation from service.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic rhinitis, finding that the Veteran's current condition is linked to his active duty service and resolving all doubts in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the 50 percent rating of sleep apnea was denied. The Veteran also received a grant of special monthly compensation based on housebound status.

Service connection is granted for deviated septum, back disability (lumbosacral strain and degenerative arthritis), left elbow lateral epicondylitis, left wrist tendonitis, psychiatric disorder (anxiety disorder), non-allergic rhinitis, enlarged tonsils, anemia, and disability manifested by widespread muscle and joint pain.,Service connection is denied for tinnitus.

The Veteran's claim for earlier effective date of service connection for allergic rhinitis is granted. The Board finds the award was based on new evidence not considered in a prior decision, warranting an earlier effective date of March 10, 2004.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are being remanded due to incomplete STRs and inadequate VA examination.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for rhinitis, finding that his current diagnosis of rhinitis is at least as likely as not caused by his service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.

The Veteran's service connection claim for rhinitis, claimed as sinusitis, is granted due to the PACT Act presumption of exposure to burn pits during his Gulf War service.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral strain (previously diagnosed as degenerative arthritis of the spine) and allergic rhinitis, finding that both conditions are related to active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, IBS, bilateral hip strain, bilateral ankle disability, right shoulder condition, acid reflux with nausea, rash with pruritus on back and arms, and service-connected PTSD-related HTN are not supported by evidence of a current disability. The Board has also determined that remand is necessary for additional development regarding the Veteran's claims for these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, but no higher. The finger injury claim was denied. Other service connection claims were also denied.