Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claims for a compensable initial rating for bacterial rhinitis and service connection for sinusitis due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and a compensable initial evaluation for allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable initial rating for allergic rhinitis as the evidence did not support a finding of sufficient obstruction or polyps to warrant a 10 percent or higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and a higher rating for allergic rhinitis, as the evidence did not support a current diagnosis of chronic sinusitis or greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and denied a compensable initial rating for non-allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis as the evidence did not support greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage, complete obstruction on one side, or nasal polyps.

The appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for chronic rhinitis is dismissed as it has been granted in a subsequent rating decision.

The Board remands the claim for a compensable rating of allergic rhinitis due to inadequate evidence in the VA examination report.

The Board granted a 100 percent rating for obstructive lung disease and denied an earlier effective date, a compensable rating for rhinitis, and an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for rhinitis.

The Board denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, as the evidence did not support higher ratings under applicable criteria.

The Board denied service connection for allergic rhinitis, a bilateral foot condition (pes planus and plantar fasciitis), a respiratory condition (upper respiratory infections and sinusitis), an acquired psychiatric disorder ('memory loss short term and social adjustment with anger issues lack of concentration'), and sleep apnea.

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis, finding it to be presumptively related to the Veteran's service in Southwest Asia during the Gulf War.

The Board remands the matter for an additional examination to clarify the Veteran's condition and determine if a higher rating is warranted.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for the Veteran's allergic rhinitis as it did not meet the criteria for a 10 percent evaluation.

The Board remands the claim for further development, including consideration of whether the Veteran's sinusitis symptoms are contemplated by Diagnostic Code 6522 or a separate rating is warranted under a different Diagnostic Code.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including hemorrhoids, allergic rhinitis, and headaches, have precluded him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment since January 8, 2015.

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis due to presumed exposure to fine particulate matter during the Veteran's military service in Iraq, but denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and granted an earlier effective date of August 5, 2021.

The Board granted service connection for chronic allergic rhinitis and an initial rating of 30 percent, but no higher, for obstructive sleep apnea. The claims for service connection for sinusitis, migraine headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, and left knee strain were denied or remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for tinnitus and an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis, resulting in the dismissal of both issues.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and chronic headaches for further development, including obtaining a new medical opinion.