Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims for service connection of a lumbar spine disorder and right ear hearing loss are being remanded due to the need for further examination and evaluation. The Veteran is also seeking an initial rating for allergic rhinitis, which has been granted.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is currently rated as noncompensable, but a 30 percent rating has been granted for the appeal period due to the presence of nasal polyps.,For service connection claims for lumbar spine disorder and right ear hearing loss, additional evidence may be needed to determine their etiology.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating of 30 percent for allergic rhinitis is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis with polyps warrants a 30 percent rating.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine disorder and right ear hearing loss are remanded due to the need for further examination.

The Veteran does not meet the criteria to qualify for a specially adapted housing or home adaptation grant due to his service-connected disabilities and does not have a permanent total disability rated as 100 percent disabling.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain and retain substantially gainful employment, which meets the criteria for TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for allergic rhinitis is dismissed. The Board grants service connection for sinusitis, finding it presumptively related to the Veteran's in-service exposure to fine particulate matter.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic allergic conjunctivitis is not service-connected as it did not manifest during active duty and there is no evidence of aggravation.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his claims of service connection for various conditions.,No compensable initial rating was granted for allergic rhinitis from February 7, 2019, to April 21, 2020.

The Veteran's recurrent respiratory disability, including allergic rhinitis and sinusitis associated with a deviated nasal septum, is not rated higher than noncompensable due to the current symptoms not meeting criteria for any higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to unclear reasons for denial and inadequate notice. The claim will be reviewed under applicable regulations regarding payment of non-VA medical care.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection of sinusitis, rhinitis, and bilateral degenerative arthritis of the knees due to insufficient evidence addressing whether these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for allergic rhinitis is granted due to exposure in the Southwest Asia theater of operations. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and irritable bowel syndrome is denied as there is no current disability or objective indications thereof.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed sinusitis. The Veteran is seeking service connection for sinusitis, which he believes is related to his military service.

The Veteran's right knee disability is granted as service-connected.,Service connection for a lumbar spine disability is denied.,The Veteran's right ankle and headache disabilities are remanded for further development.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis disability is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's left foot condition, including chondromalacia and sesamoiditis, is granted as service connection due to a current disability related to an in-service injury.,The Veteran's skin condition, including miliaria, is granted as service connection due to an incident of wearing a chemical suit during active service.,Bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no diagnosis of a bilateral hearing loss disability for VA purposes.,Allergic rhinitis is granted as service connection due to the onset and persistence of symptoms in service.

The appeal for service connection for sleep apnea is dismissed. The Veteran's maxillary and ethmoid sinusitis are granted a 30% rating, but allergic rhinitis remains denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected rhinitis and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of allergic rhinitis and paranasal sinus disease due to the Veteran not timely filing a VA Form 10182, which is required by law.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, service connection for allergic rhinitis and headaches as secondary to allergic rhinitis are granted.

The Veteran's chronic allergic rhinitis was granted service connection under the PACT Act due to exposure to burn pits during his active duty in Saudi Arabia. The condition is presumed for respiratory illnesses such as chronic rhinitis due to toxic exposures in the Southwest Asia Theater of operations during the Gulf War Era.