Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for sinusitis, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, and remanded the claim for allergic rhinitis.

The Board remands the claim for an initial compensable rating for rhinitis to schedule a new VA examination to assess the severity of the service-connected condition in the absence of medication.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the assignment of ratings and service connection based on an intent to file a claim submitted by the Veteran prior to his formal claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and a higher rating for his service-connected conditions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and initial rating of various disabilities, including gastrointestinal issues, hearing loss, vertigo, asthma, celiac disease, bronchitis, COPD, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis, due to a need for additional evidence.

The Board remands the case for additional development, including obtaining outstanding treatment records and a medical opinion to address the appellant's claim of service connection for a nasal disorder.

The Board granted service connection for low back pain and right hip pain as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right knee disability, a 30 percent rating for migraine headaches from January 22, 2023, but denied increased ratings for dermatitis and allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for dermatosis, allergic rhinitis, and service connection for bilateral hearing loss and headaches.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran not filing a Notice of Disagreement within one year of receiving notice of the respective decisions, and no good cause for extending the time limit was shown.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis as there was no evidence of 50 percent or greater nasal obstruction, or the presence of nasal polyps during the period on appeal.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as well as remanded several other claims.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for migraines and a 30 percent rating for chronic urticaria, while denying a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and service connection for frost bite residuals.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD, major depressive disorder with anxious distress, general anxiety disorder, and unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder, but denied service connection for allergic rhinitis. The Board also granted a 20 percent initial disability rating for bilateral hearing loss from September 19, 2024, and denied higher ratings for tension headaches.

The Board denied increased ratings for migraines and chronic sinusitis, granted service connection for allergic rhinitis as secondary to the service-connected sinusitis, and granted a 30 percent rating for chronic constipation.

The veteran has withdrawn the appeal, and no issues remain for appellate consideration.

The Board denied a disability rating higher than 10 percent from February 7, 2024, and higher than 0 percent from April 24, 2024, for allergic/non allergic rhinitis.

The Board granted an earlier effective date for service connection for rhinitis and a rating for overactive bladder, but denied earlier effective dates for tinea unguium, left foot plantar fasciitis, female sexual arousal disorder, and dysmenorrhea.

The Veteran was granted special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance but denied for housebound status.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis on a presumptive basis and denied service connection for sinusitis, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and a rating in excess of 10 percent for mechanical back pain syndrome.

The appeal for service connection for allergic rhinitis was dismissed due to the Veteran's passing.