Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2024

The Board has decided to remand the cases of sinusitis and rhinitis for further examination as the previous VA medical opinion is inadequate.

The Veteran's service-connected non-allergic rhinitis has been rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds that a compensable rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the case due to concerns raised by a Joint Motion for Remand (JMR) regarding the adequacy of etiology opinions. The appeal is now in remand status and new evidence must be obtained.

The Veteran's rhinitis did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as there was no evidence of nasal polyps or greater than 50 percent obstruction on both sides, which would warrant a 10% rating.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic sinusitis with allergic rhinitis, a chronic thoracolumbar spine disability, and a chronic cervical spine disability. The Veteran's symptoms began during his active service and have persisted since.

The Veteran's service connection for allergic rhinitis and asthma has been granted based on the PACT Act, effective August 10, 2022. Service connection is also granted for these conditions as presumptively related to exposure to burn pits during active duty.,Service connection for chronic sinusitis was denied due to a lack of current diagnosis.

The appeal for service connection for allergic rhinitis is dismissed. Service connection for a skin condition is granted.

The Veteran's initial compensable ratings for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis are denied.,The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for dizziness and headaches, as these conditions may be secondary to his chronic sinusitis.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a 10 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for rhinitis, sinusitis, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to rhinitis and/or sinusitis due to a duty to assist error. The evidence is insufficient to decide these claims without an examination and medical opinion.

The Veteran's timely VA Form 9 was filed, and the appeal is granted. The July 2019 VA Form 9 is considered timely filed due to good cause shown for not filing earlier.

The Board has denied service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, GERD, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and plantar fasciitis. The issues of right hip disability and skin disability are remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Board has remanded the claims for sinusitis, asthma, and rhinitis as there are issues with the medical opinions provided by VA regarding whether these conditions pre-existed service or were aggravated during service.

The Veteran's initial compensable ratings for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis have been denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA disability rating criteria.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for allergic rhinitis based on nasal obstruction was denied. However, the Veteran received a grant of a 10 percent rating for ear pain and discharge.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable initial disability rating for allergic rhinitis was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's service connection claim for hypertension is remanded due to insufficient rationale in the July 2022 VA opinion regarding whether he has current hypertension related to service.,The Veteran's service connection claim for residuals of hypothermia, bilateral lower extremities (BLE hypothermia) is remanded due to insufficient rationale in the July 2022 VA examination report regarding whether his symptoms are related to service.,The Veteran's increased rating claim for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded due to insufficient rationale in the July 2022 VA examination report regarding all of his reported symptoms and their impact on daily life.,The Veteran's service connection claim for chest pain with palpitations is remanded due to insufficient rationale in the July 2022 VA opinion regarding whether his current condition is related to service.,The Veteran's service connection claim for left ankle condition is remanded due to insufficient rationale in the July 2022 VA examination report regarding all of his reported symptoms and their impact on daily life.,The Veteran's service connection claim for right ankle condition is remanded due to insufficient rationale in the July 2022 VA examination report regarding all of his reported symptoms and their impact on daily life.,The Veteran's increased rating claim for tension headaches is remanded due to insufficient rationale in the July 2022 VA examination report regarding all of his reported symptoms and their impact on daily life.

The Veteran's service connection claims for allergic rhinitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction have been granted. The claims are based on the PACT Act presumption of exposure to toxins.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no medical evidence showing a nexus between the condition and her military service.,Service connection for chronic sinusitis was also denied due to lack of current diagnosis. The Veteran did not have symptoms that meet the criteria for chronic sinusitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disability other than allergic rhinitis, including sinusitis, COPD, and emphysema. The issues of service connection for a skin disability and TDIU prior to September 15, 2017 are also pending.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for allergic rhinitis. The case will be returned for further development and adjudication.