Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2025

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including allergic rhinitis, TMJ, cervical strain, and others, to correct a duty to assist error that occurred prior to the April 2024 rating decision on appeal.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including sinusitis, rhinitis, chronic diarrhea, numbness of the left leg and arm, cervical spine disorder, GERD, ureterolithiasis, chest pains and heart palpitations, and lower back pain, as the VA examinations are inadequate.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for non-allergic rhinitis as the evidence did not show symptoms warranting a higher rating.

The Board remands the claim for an initial compensable disability rating for rhinitis (claimed as sinusitis) due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, specifically the failure to provide the Veteran with an adequate VA examination.

The appeal concerning the issues of entitlement to service connection for prostate cancer, chronic sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for chronic rhinitis, finding that the evidence did not support a higher evaluation.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for rhinitis and remanded the claim for service connection for throat condition.

The Board denied service connection for pleurisy, sarcoidosis, and an increased rating for allergic rhinitis as the evidence did not support a finding of current disability or in-service incurrence.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, allergic rhinitis, a back disability (chronic lower back pain), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and a right knee disability (chronic right knee issues) as the evidence did not support a finding of a current diagnosis or a link to service.

The appeal regarding the eligibility to direct payment of attorney fees is remanded for corrective notice due to errors in the May 2024 fee decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for service-connected rhinitis and sinusitis as the evidence did not support a higher disability rating at any point during the appeal period.

The Veteran's service connection for tinnitus was granted, while all other claims for service connection were denied.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of a 10 percent evaluation for service-connected seasonal allergic rhinitis, finding no clear and unmistakable error in prior decisions and no evidence of worsening within one year before the May 26, 2023 claim.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for skin and respiratory disabilities due to a lack of compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and a left hip and thigh strain disability, finding that both conditions are related to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and headaches, and denied an increased rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis as there was no evidence of greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passages on either side.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the assignment of 20 percent ratings and higher disability ratings for various conditions, including left hip strain with flexion, abduction/adduction, and rotation; left ankle sprain; and allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis for two periods, finding that her symptoms did not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis (claimed as sinusitis) and an increased rating of 20 percent for left foot sprain, while remanding the claim for an increased rating for lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease.