Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2025

The appeal for service connection for female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD) was dismissed. The reduction of the disability rating for left shin splints from 10 percent to noncompensable, effective January 27, 2022, was proper; the claim is denied. A rating in excess of 10 percent for various conditions was denied. An initial 10 percent rating for chronic sinusitis was granted.

The veteran was granted a 10 percent rating for chronic sinusitis from January 13, 2012 to November 1, 2012 and initial 10 percent ratings for loss of sense of smell and taste. Other claims were denied or remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of sinusitis and rhinitis to ensure a complete record is available.

The Board remanded the claims for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and service connection for chronic sinusitis. The Veteran's exposure to burn pits during his service in Southwest Asia is a key factor.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis due to inadequate medical opinions and the need to verify service in Southwest Asia.

The veteran's claim for service connection for chronic sinusitis was denied. The veteran was granted an initial 10 percent disability rating for hypertension. Other claims were either denied or remanded.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's left shoulder and right elbow conditions, as well as initial compensable ratings for migraine headaches, non-allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis. The claim for cervical strain was remanded.

The Board granted the appellant's request for direct payment of attorney fees from past due benefits awarded in a March 2023 rating decision granting entitlement to a TDIU.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for allergic rhinitis and ulcerative colitis was denied. A separate 10 percent rating for impairment of sphincter control due to hemorrhoids was granted.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were mixed. Some conditions, such as left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain and left shoulder strain, were granted service connection. Others, like allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, were denied.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, finding that the veteran's disabilities did not originate in or are related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, headaches, bilateral trench foot, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The evidence showed these conditions were not incurred in service.

The veteran's GERD rating was increased to 30% but no higher. The issue of a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis was remanded.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for migraine headaches was denied. The veteran was granted a higher rating for migraine headaches but denied higher ratings for rhinitis and other conditions. Some issues were remanded for further review.

The Board denied service connection for thrombocytopenia purpura and higher ratings for several other conditions due to lack of evidence or failure to attend scheduled VA examinations.

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding rating reductions for major depressive disorder with insomnia disorder and allergic rhinitis because the ratings were never actually reduced.

Service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae and chronic rhinitis is granted. The back and left knee disability claims are remanded.

The Board denied an initial compensable evaluation for allergic rhinitis because the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Veteran can file a Supplemental Claim if they have new evidence.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions, including lung disability, bronchitis, and psychiatric disorders. Some issues were dismissed, and others were remanded for further review.

The veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction and sinusitis were denied. The claim for allergic rhinitis was remanded for further evaluation.