Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2024

The Board has decided that the case should be sent back to the AOJ for review of additional evidence, including VA medical records from Hampton. The claim will then be reconsidered and a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC) will be provided.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is granted as service connection pursuant to the PACT Act due to exposure during Gulf War service.,Service connection for lumbar spine disability, right lower extremity neuropathy, and migraine headaches are granted based on continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to provide the necessary VA examinations. The PACT Act does not apply as the Veteran is not a Persian Gulf Veteran.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and rating decisions, including service connection claims and initial ratings for various conditions. The Veteran's sleep apnea remains at a 50% rating due to the use of a CPAP machine but no evidence of respiratory failure or cor pulmonale. For thoracic muscle strain, the Veteran received a 20% rating based on limited range of motion. GERD and allergic rhinitis were granted initial ratings of 30% and 40%, respectively. Migraines are rated at 50% effective January 2, 2018. Service connection claims for hearing loss, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and arthralgias, sinusitis, TBI, vertigo and dizziness, memory loss and concentration, left knee disability, and right knee disability are all remanded.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for various conditions, including arthritis, respiratory disabilities, scleroderma, fibromyalgia, stomach disability, and DM type II with diabetic retinopathy and neuropathy. The Veteran's participation in a TERA is acknowledged, but further development is needed to address her exposure claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obesity, which is a component in determining whether his service-connected orthopedic and psychiatric disabilities cause or aggravate his obesity.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that it is secondary to his service-connected asthma, chronic sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and other conditions, have prevented him from securing or maintaining gainful employment throughout the appeal period. The Board has granted a TDIU based on his combined disability rating of 90 percent.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a respiratory condition due to asbestos exposure. The Veteran's military occupational specialty as a gas turbine engine, engine room operator (GSM) is considered sufficient evidence of asbestos exposure.

The Veteran's petition to reopen her claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis, as well as deviated nasal septum.

The Veteran's initial ratings for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis have been denied, with the case being REMANDED for further examination.,Service connection claims for bilateral flatfoot and plantar fasciitis and calcaneal spurs are also REMANDED.

Service connection is granted for fibromyalgia, headaches, and a respiratory disorder (sinusitis, rhinitis). Service connection is denied for diabetes mellitus type II.,Service connection is remanded for deviated septum, chronic fatigue, sleep apnea, and hypothyroidism.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection. The case is being remanded to allow for a review of new and relevant evidence.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his claims for joint and/or muscle pain, a bilateral eye disability (conjunctivitis), and a fatigue. The Board granted service connection for sinusitis, rhinitis, and asthma.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for nasal disorder and blood disorder, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis. Service connection is also granted for GERD but the claim for bilateral hearing loss remains pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for ischemic heart disease, stomach condition (gastritis and/or GERD), and allergic rhinitis due to insufficient evidence resolving his claims. The VA is required to provide a new examination with a cardiologist, gastroenterologist, and allergist to determine if these conditions are related to service, specifically Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine, lumbar strain, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, hernia, allergic rhinitis (allergies), and plantar fasciitis due to incomplete STRs and other procedural issues.,Specifically, the Veteran was not provided proper notification regarding her STRs as required by 38 C.F.R. § 3.159(e).

The Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis and service connection for hypertension were denied. The claim for TDIU prior to August 15, 2017, is remanded.