Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2024

The Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis is not rated higher than noncompensable, as the evidence does not show more than 50% obstruction of nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side.,The Veteran's service-connected chronic sinusitis with neoplasms is also not rated higher than noncompensable, as there were no incapacitating episodes requiring prolonged antibiotic treatment in the past year.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as defined by VA regulations.,The Veteran's rhinitis is rated at the maximum allowed and no additional manifestations are present, thus no higher rating can be granted.,The Veteran's arthritis of the right fifth digit has no manifestations not contemplated by the rating criteria.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction, residuals of a head injury, GERD, and cervical spine disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence in the record.,No new or material evidence was presented to reopen service connection claims for these conditions.,The Veteran's GERD is not related to his service, including head injuries sustained during service.,Service connection for a cervical spine disability is also remanded as there are no discussions of lifting and injuries related to the Veteran's duties in service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right hand disability was denied. The Board found no current disability and insufficient evidence to establish an in-service injury or disease.,Service connection for PTSD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder was granted with a 70% rating effective February 6, 2019.

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and denied service connection for tinnitus, sciatica of the LLE and RLE, sleep apnea, GERD, major depression, and insomnia.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal before the Board could make a decision on her service connection claims for allergic or vasomotor rhinitis and chronic sinusitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for breathing problems or other respiratory condition (other than sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and obstructive sleep apnea) due to lack of a current diagnosis.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for allergic rhinitis is denied as there is no evidence of nasal polyps, which are required for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis was denied initially in December 2014. She filed a Supplemental Claim in April 2022 and received service connection effective August 5, 2021 due to the liberalizing law. The Board found no legal basis to assign an earlier effective date.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis but denied service connection for allergic rhinitis. The Board found that the Veteran's current sinusitis is related to his active-duty service, while there was no evidence of a current diagnosis or symptoms of allergic rhinitis during the appeal period.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been submitted to warrant readjudication of the Veteran's claims for service connection. The PACT Act created a new basis for entitlement, requiring readjudication.

The Veteran's melanoma, psoriasis, and allergic rhinitis are found to be caused by exposure to trichloroethylene (TCE) during his military service at El Toro Marine Corps Air Station. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective April 1, 2021. The ratings for rhinitis and hypertension remain at 0 percent.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and service connection have been dismissed as the appellant has withdrawn them.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and dermatitis, as these conditions are not considered to be due to his service-connected asthma.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine has been reopened due to new and material evidence. The reduction in disability rating for allergic rhinitis from 10% to 0% was not proper, so a restoration of the 10% rating is granted.,Service connection for chronic sinusitis secondary to service-connected allergic rhinitis is granted. However, an increased rating for allergic rhinitis remains pending and needs further review.,The reduction in disability rating for allergic rhinitis from 10% to 0% was not proper, so the Veteran's claim for restoration of the 10% rating is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis is denied as the evidence does not show or suggest that he has polyps, a greater than 50 percent obstruction of nasal passages on both sides, or complete obstruction on one side.

The Veteran's appeal for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound was denied due to lack of evidence showing he is in need of such assistance. The appeal for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction was also denied as there is no schedular rating for loss of use of a creative organ alone.

The Veteran's service-connected right hip strain due to chronic sacroiliitis, right hip limitation of abduction, and right hip limitation of extension are not found to be more disabling than currently rated prior to the specified dates.,The Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis with nasal turbinate hypertrophy is not found to be more disabling than currently rated prior to August 30, 2022.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for lumbosacral strain was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine to be less than 30 degrees or have manifested favorable ankylosis.,Service connection for rhinitis (sinus condition) was granted, effective from April 2023.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date of January 28, 2020 for the grant of service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted. The Veteran previously submitted a complete application on February 19, 2020, which included his intent to file a claim.