Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2025

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, restoration of a 10 percent rating for allergic rhinitis to include residuals of a broken nose, and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for sinusitis.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis/sinus condition, finding that the Veteran's condition is causally related to his active duty military service.

The Board denied service connection for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis as there is no credible evidence to support a current diagnosis of chronic sinusitis, and the evidence does not show that either condition is related to or associated with active service.

The appeal was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew all claims, including the instant appeal, on January 27, 2025.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for asthma and denied an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis, while remanding the claim for service connection for sinusitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable initial rating for allergic rhinitis as there was no evidence of 50 percent obstruction on both sides or complete obstruction of one side, which would warrant a 10% disability rating.

The Board granted an initial increased rating of 100 percent for depressive disorder with anxiety and a 50 percent rating for migraines, while denying increased ratings for rhinitis and sleep apnea. The appeal was dismissed for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine and right lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board denied service connection for chronic sinusitis and a compensable initial rating for chronic rhinitis due to insufficient evidence of current diagnoses or symptoms related to these conditions during the appeal period.

The Board granted a 20 percent rating for the Veteran's back disability and service connection for cervical spine and chronic sinusitis disabilities, while denying increased ratings for tinnitus, allergic rhinitis, migraines, and dyspnea on exertion.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of August 10, 2022 for service connection for allergic rhinitis and a 30 percent initial disability rating for GERD.

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities and denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD with alcohol use disorder.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral shin splints, rhinitis, a respiratory disorder claimed as shortness of breath, and a sleep disorder claimed as sleep disturbances and stress to correct duty to assist errors that occurred prior to the rating decision on appeal.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for migraine and tension headaches, a rating greater than 50 percent for residuals of traumatic brain injury with MDD, adjustment disorder with anxiety, and PTSD, and a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease, allergic rhinitis, and diabetes as secondary to relapsing polychondritis. It also granted earlier effective dates for the right thumb disability and polychondritis claims.

The Board remands the claims for a compensable initial rating for respiratory disability and an increased initial rating for right ankle strain due to insufficient evidence.

The Board granted service connection for left knee degenerative arthritis, right shoulder osteoarthritis, and right ear sensorineural hearing loss. The claims for an initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss, allergic rhinitis, and increased rating for chronic fatigue syndrome were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical neck condition, denied earlier effective dates for tension headaches and allergic rhinitis, and denied initial compensable ratings for tension headaches and allergic rhinitis. The claims for athlete's foot, shin splints, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and TDIU were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical neck condition, denied earlier effective dates for tension headaches and allergic rhinitis, and denied initial compensable ratings for tension headaches and allergic rhinitis. The claims for athlete's foot, shin splints, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and TDIU were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for rhinitis and sinusitis based on the Veteran's exposure to burn pits during his service in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance, entitling him to special monthly compensation.