Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2025

The Board granted a 50 percent evaluation for PTSD and a 30 percent evaluation for headaches, but remanded the claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and cerebellum infarction as further development is needed to obtain an adequate medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for asthma, GERD, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis as there is no current disability related to these conditions. The claims for a back disorder and bilateral foot disorder were remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions, granted a 20 percent rating for chronic fatigue syndrome and a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis, but denied higher ratings for other conditions.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, CFS, dermatosis of the stomach, headaches, left arm dermatosis, left shoulder pain, right shoulder pain, left hand post-traumatic residual pain, and tinnitus. The claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, and alcohol use disorder were denied.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for migraines and service connection for tinnitus, while denying increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, chronic rhinitis, pyelonephritis with UTI, and all other conditions on appeal.

The Board denied an effective date prior to May 16, 2023, for the award of service connection for erectile dysfunction and remanded claims for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction and service connection for a nasal disability as secondary to GERD.

The Board remands the claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person to afford the Veteran a VA examination.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, finding that the condition arose during active duty service.

The appeal as to the issues of service connection for allergic rhinitis, allergic sinusitis, and a higher initial disability rating for right orbital tripod fracture residuals was dismissed due to untimeliness. The issue of service connection for sleep apnea is remanded for further development.

The Board granted increased ratings for allergic rhinitis and left maxillary sinusitis, but dismissed the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and bronchitis due to a procedural defect.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, depressive disorder, and a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis. It granted a 20% disability rating for the left and right leg disabilities but denied increased ratings for other conditions.

The Board remands the claims for further development and evidence collection, as some relevant private treatment records have not been obtained.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis (claimed as chronic sinusitis) to obtain an updated TERA memorandum and a new medical opinion addressing the Veteran's lay statements regarding the onset of symptoms.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings, as well as service connection for PTSD.

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis based on evidence showing the conditions were related to the Veteran's service.

The Board granted an increased rating of 10 percent for the Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis due to permanent hypertrophy of the nasal turbinates.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and denied it for chronic fatigue syndrome, while remanding claims for obstructive sleep apnea, pernicious anemia, and GERD as secondary to tinnitus.

The Board granted an initial rating of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis, a 20 percent rating for dry eye syndrome with allergic conjunctivitis, and a 30 percent rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), while denying higher ratings for chronic sinusitis and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with alcohol use disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and traumatic brain injury (TBI).

The Board granted service connection for right ear hearing loss and chronic headaches, but denied service connection for left ear hearing loss. The Veteran's rhinitis was rated at 0 percent, with no increased ratings granted for the other disabilities.