Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for a neck disability and PTSD, restored the 50 percent rating for unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder, and denied service connection for a low back disability. The Board also denied an increased rating for TBI residuals and an initial compensable evaluation for allergic rhinitis.

The Board granted service connection for a back disorder, diagnosed as stenosis with degenerative disc disease of the thoracic spine. The other issues were remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for non-allergic rhinitis and remanded claims for service connection for a neck disability and sleep apnea.

The Board denied a higher rating for lumbosacral strain with IVDS and rhinitis, as the evidence did not support a more severe disability level.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and remanded the claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The Board granted restoration of the 10 percent rating for allergic rhinitis and denied a higher rating, finding that the reduction was improper.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis was dismissed as untimely, while the appeal for an earlier effective date for the right knee disability was denied.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, asthma, stomach pains, a heart disability secondary to PTSD, and non-compensable ratings for allergic rhinitis and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a respiratory disability, to include sinusitis, rhinitis, and larynx or pharynx conditions, as it finds that there is conflicting evidence in the record regarding the Veteran's diagnosis and inadequate medical opinions.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected sinusitis but granted service connection for non-allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including depression, anxiety, and memory loss, as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or are related to an in-service injury.

The Board denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and remanded the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's eligibility for specially adapted housing (SAH) is granted due to the loss of use of both lower extremities resulting from service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, finding that the Veteran's condition is related to his active-duty service in Southwest Asia.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps as further development is needed to obtain adequate medical opinions with a sufficient rationale.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings, as well as eligibility for special monthly compensation, DEA benefits, and specially adapted housing.

The Board denied service connection for anemia, B12 deficiency, and allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied a compensable evaluation for the Veteran's allergic rhinitis as there was no evidence of polyps or greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passages on both sides or complete obstruction on one side.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, granted service connection for rhinitis, and denied service connection for sinusitis.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for chronic sinusitis prior to December 9, 2024, and in excess of 30 percent therefrom, as well as an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis.