Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis is denied as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as it does not result in nasal polyps, 50 percent or greater obstruction in both nasal passages, or complete obstruction in one nasal passage.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as secondary to service-connected chronic rhinitis.,Service connection for chronic rhinitis is granted on a direct basis due to its onset during service and current diagnosis.,Service connection for hypertension is granted on a direct basis due to its onset during service and manifestation within one year of discharge.,Right ankle disorder is granted as it manifested during service and has been diagnosed with symptoms causing functional loss.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including ED, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and hearing loss. The cases are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's rhinitis is granted as presumptively related to service exposure. Low back pain and neck pain with pinched nerves are denied due to lack of in-service injury or disease. Left shoulder pain and right shoulder pain are remanded for further review.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for kidney disease, allergic rhinitis (claimed as respiratory condition), peripheral neuropathy of right lower extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of left lower extremity all secondary to his kidney disease. The evidence does not support a causal relationship between these conditions and military service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for non-allergic rhinitis and chronic laryngitis have been dismissed because the appellant withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and allergic rhinitis. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, which is secondary to his service-connected PTSD and allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's herpes simplex type 2 and allergic rhinitis are granted service connection. The bilateral flat feet and left toe disability issues are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date and initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for annual clothing allowances for a back brace, left ankle brace, and left knee brace in 2021 due to insufficient evidence of damage to clothing. The claim for menthol camphor gel topical medication was also denied as it did not meet the criteria for a clothing allowance.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's rhinitis is related to service or secondary to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis are granted due to exposure to burn pits during their Southwest Asia theater of operations, based on the PACT Act.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection was dismissed due to concurrent election of review options.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, finding that the conditions are presumptively linked to the Veteran's Southwest Asia theater of operations service due to exposure to burn pits.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for various conditions due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Veteran's PTSD and associated mental health disabilities have been manifested by impairment with deficiencies in most areas including work, family life, judgment, thinking, and mood. The Board denied the claim for a disability rating greater than 70 percent for PTSD but granted entitlement to total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for CALM and his initial rating of 20 percent for bilateral dry eye syndrome have been granted. Service connection has been denied for microcytic anemia, left varicocele, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, sphincter impairment, a skin rash, left shoulder degenerative arthritis with tendinitis, and left ankle degenerative arthritis have all been denied. The Board has also remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for vertigo and sinusitis/rhinitis.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is pending.