Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2025

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for GERD was granted, but no earlier effective dates were granted for the other service connection claims.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for service connection for migraines and an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis (claimed as a sinus condition).

The Board granted a 10 percent disability rating for shortness of breath and chronic sinusitis, but denied non-compensable ratings for bilateral hearing loss and allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for somatic symptom disorder, denied ratings in excess of 20 percent for left and right knee patellofemoral syndrome, granted separate 10 percent ratings for instability in both knees, denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis with residuals of septoplasty, denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss but granted service connection for bilateral restless leg syndrome, left Achilles tendonitis with plantar fasciitis, and eczema.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for chronic sinusitis and a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection and increased ratings, granted restoration of a 20 percent rating for left knee osteoarthritis with limitation of extension, and remanded claims for service connection for varicose veins and an earlier effective date for DEA benefits.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and colon polyps as they were granted in full. The claim for anal fissures was denied, while the claim for a right hip disability was remanded.

The Board remands the issue of service connection for allergic rhinitis for further development, specifically to obtain a new addendum opinion regarding its etiology.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, finding no evidence of a chronic respiratory problem in service or throughout the first 20 years after discharge from service.

The Board granted a 70 percent disability rating for generalized anxiety disorder from June 18, 2018 to January 18, 2021 and denied a higher rating. Other conditions were either not service-connected or the claims were denied.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, resolving all reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the claims of entitlement to an initial compensable disability rating for allergic rhinitis and left retention cyst.

The Board granted service connection for diabetic nephropathy, allergic rhinitis, and other specified trauma and stressor related disorder, while remanding the claim for glaucoma.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis as the evidence does not support a diagnosis of the condition. The claims for migraine headaches and rhinitis were remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The appeal for an increased rating for unspecified depressive disorder was dismissed, and the appeal for an increased rating for allergic rhinitis was denied.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and migraine headaches under the PACT Act. Service connection was also granted for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD. A rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for various conditions, including hand injuries and rhinitis, as well as sinusitis.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for a higher rating for bronchiectasis with asthma, chronic sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions due to predecisional duty to assist errors, including scheduling VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as his service-connected disabilities did not meet the schedular criteria and there was insufficient evidence to support a reasonable possibility that he was unemployable due to those conditions.