Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2024

The Veteran's lumbar spine disorder and allergic rhinitis and sinusitis have been granted service connection.,A 20 percent disability rating, but no higher, has been granted for the Veteran's left thumb fracture.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disability, specifically chronic rhinitis. The evidence supports that this condition was incurred during his active military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the claims of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, and denied them. Service connection was also denied for a bilateral eye disability. Increased ratings were denied for allergic rhinitis, hypertension, osteoarthritis and traumatic arthritis of the right knee, hallux valgus of the right foot, and hallux valgus of the left foot.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected allergic rhinitis is denied. The effective date of the 30 percent rating has been set at January 9, 2017.

The Board has determined that the VA examination report is incomplete and remands the case for a new examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea, including whether it is related to service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection on multiple conditions is being remanded due to the need for VA examinations and medical opinions. The claims include asthma, chronic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, a skin condition, sleep apnea (to include as secondary to PTSD), GERD, low back disability, neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for a chronic sinus condition, including sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, which the appellant asserts first manifested during her active-duty service. The claim for an initial compensable rating for hypertension was denied as the appellant's blood pressure readings did not meet the criteria for a 10 percent disability rating under DC 7101.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected bronchial asthma is remanded.,The Veteran's claims for bilateral wrist ganglion cysts are remanded. The Board will determine if the Veteran has these conditions and whether they are related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for secondary service connection of his right wrist ganglion cyst due to his service-connected right wrist fracture residuals and/or carpal tunnel syndrome is remanded. The Board will also decide if this condition is related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of his hypertension is remanded. The Board will determine if the Veteran has this condition and whether it is related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of his restless leg syndrome is remanded. The Board will determine if the Veteran has this condition and whether it is related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of his rhinitis is remanded. The Board will determine if the Veteran has this condition and whether it is related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of his sinusitis is remanded. The Board will determine if the Veteran has this condition and whether it is related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of his obstructive sleep apnea, secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine arthritis, is remanded. The Board will also decide if this condition is related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of his skin cancer is remanded. The Board will determine if the Veteran has this condition and whether it is related to his active duty service.

The Board denied service connection for back, left shoulder, and right wrist disabilities. Service connection was granted for rhinitis.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis, and his TDIU claim are both remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis due to new evidence submitted. The claims are now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connection due to the evidence being in equipoise regarding its onset during service.,Service connection for a respiratory disability, including chronic cough (also claimed as bronchitis and rhinitis), is granted based on the evidence showing it began during service.

The Veteran's asthma and rhinitis are granted service connection as they had their onset during active duty and are caused by in-service toxic exposure. The cardiovascular disorder is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to insufficient medical evidence regarding her need for aid and attendance or housebound SMC based on her service-connected disabilities. The AOJ must obtain any outstanding treatment records and schedule the Veteran for a VA examination.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before the Veteran's claims for service connection can be adjudicated. The RO must issue a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC) to address the new evidence.

The Veteran's request to reopen and readjudicate the claim for service connection for sinusitis / allergic rhinitis was denied.,Service connection for recurrent tinnitus is granted, but an effective date prior to January 29, 2018, for the assignment of a 20 percent disability rating for right acromioclavicular degenerative joint disease remains denied.

The Veteran's claim for a 10 percent rating for painful scar, post right shoulder surgery is granted with an effective date of July 6, 2017. Service connection for allergic rhinitis and status post right tibia fracture are remanded due to new evidence received after the initial decision. The service connection for pes planus remains on appeal.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal in November 2023.