Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2025

The Board denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis because the medical evidence did not show nasal polyps or significant obstruction of the nasal passages.

The veteran's appeal for higher ratings and service connection for various conditions was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The veteran was granted service connection for sarcoidosis and initial disability ratings of 50% for PTSD and 20% for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity. Other claims were denied or remanded.

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis was denied. The veteran was granted an initial 30 percent disability rating for painful scars.

The veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating for allergic rhinitis was denied because the condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for allergic rhinitis was denied because the condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, stating that the evidence does not show a causal relationship to military service.

Service connection for left shoulder impingement syndrome is granted. An initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for allergic rhinitis, stating that the condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date and a higher rating for allergic rhinitis with epistaxis.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and an initial compensable rating for rhinitis. The Veteran did not have a diagnosis of sinusitis, and the symptoms of rhinitis did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The appeal for a higher rating for allergic rhinitis was dismissed because the veteran requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Board remanded all issues to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction for further development, including obtaining new medical examinations and opinions.

The veteran's appeal for an initial compensable disability rating for non-allergic rhinitis was withdrawn and dismissed.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating for allergic rhinitis because the veteran failed to attend a scheduled VA examination and the evidence did not support a compensable rating.

The veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis and rhinitis, with an effective date of January 13, 2020, and a 10% rating for rhinitis are granted.

The veteran's claims for compensable ratings for chronic sinusitis and hypertension were denied. The reductions in ratings for allergic rhinitis and insomnia disorder were found improper, and the original ratings were restored. The claim for service connection for sleep apnea was remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeals for pseudofolliculitis barbae and rhinitis. Service connection was denied for several conditions, including neurological damage in both legs, IBS, GERD, cervical spine disability, migraines, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, dry skin, erectile dysfunction, right knee disability, low back pain with arthritis and instability, and sinusitis. The appeals for left ankle disability, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, and HIV were remanded.

Service connection for rhinitis and sinusitis was denied. Service connection for major depressive disorder, bronchial asthma, sleep apnea, and a vitamin deficiency were dismissed.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings for sinusitis, diabetes, and allergic rhinitis were denied. A rating of 10 percent was granted for chronic bronchitis. Claims for service connection for night sweats and an earlier effective date for prostate cancer were also denied.