Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his lumbar strain, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for initial ratings for allergic rhinitis and left shoulder arthralgia are partially granted. The Veteran is awarded a 10 percent rating for allergic rhinitis prior to February 13, 2024, but his claim for a higher rating after that date is denied. His claim for the left shoulder condition remains pending due to remand requirements.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral dry eyes with light sensitivity, tinnitus, left ear hearing loss, allergic rhinitis, cervical spine degenerative disease, recurrent right wrist tendonitis, fractured base of the fifth metacarpal of the right hand, asthma with obstructive sleep apnea, and GERD have all been granted effective December 1, 2017.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for bronchitis, a right shoulder disability, left wrist disability, left hand disability (claimed as osteoarthritis and tendonitis), and a left knee disability were denied.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with the previous remand directives and thus, a remand is necessary to provide an adequate examination that contemplates the severity of his disability without considering the ameliorative effects of any medication.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to the Appellant's character of discharge and service connection claims for various disabilities. The case will be returned to VA for further development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the claimed conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to incomplete development regarding his exposure to herbicide agents and insufficient medical opinions addressing his heart conditions.

The Veteran's sinusitis and hemorrhoids have been granted increased ratings, but the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains on appeal.,The Board has found that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis does not warrant a compensable rating.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for his right hip osteoarthritis are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and clarification of the effective dates and diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and a compensable disability rating are being remanded due to outstanding medical records, the need for VA examinations, and the requirement of TERA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for clarification regarding the presence of nasal polyps associated with his service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's right knee disability, maxillary sinusitis, and rhinitis. The issues include increased ratings for these conditions, service connection for rhinitis as secondary to sinusitis, and a TDIU claim. Additional development is needed to obtain relevant medical records and provide an opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's symptoms.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's allergic rhinitis and/or chronic sinusitis are related to service-connected nasal septum deflection. The VA is required to obtain new opinions addressing these issues.

Service connection is granted for migraines, allergic rhinitis, IBS, and chronic fatigue syndrome.,The Veteran's service-connected PTSD/MDD is found to be the primary cause of her claimed chronic pain syndrome.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses for obstructive sleep apnea, sinus disorder, spinal cord disorder, disorder manifested by bone pain, disorder manifested by imbalance, bilateral eye disorder, tumor (venous angioma), or allergic rhinitis. Therefore, service connection is denied for all of these claims.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for sinus disability, left shoulder disability, and cervical spine (neck) disability due to additional development being necessary.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for allergic rhinitis and obstructive sleep apnea is remanded due to insufficient opinions in the prior VA examinations. The issues are also inextricably intertwined with his TDIU claim.

The Veteran's hypertension and chronic cough have been granted service connection, while his allergic rhinitis has not.,Bilateral hearing loss is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for headaches and allergies/respiratory disability are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and verification of exposure.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for sinusitis is denied, and his claims for TDIU prior to September 21, 2018 are also denied. His TDIU from September 21, 2018 is moot due to the grant of SMC at the S-1 level.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, qualifying for TDIU. His obstructive sleep apnea requires the use of a CPAP machine but does not meet criteria for a higher rating.