Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2025

The Board granted a 10 percent evaluation for sinusitis and denied a compensable evaluation for allergic rhinitis, while denying service connection for testicular cancer.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and remanded the claims for hypertension and migraine headaches due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for lupus and denied increased ratings for allergic rhinitis, hypertension, and a scar on the right upper extremity. However, it granted an increased 10 percent disability rating for Gilles De La Tourette's syndrome with intermittent twitching, right side of body.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for cellulitis and remanded claims for allergic rhinitis, eczema, bilateral keratoconus, sinusitis, and knee conditions due to incomplete records and need for further development.

The Board denied service connection for urinary frequency and a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis, while remanding the claim for service connection for gastrointestinal problems (GERD).

The Board denied service connection for allergic rhinitis and a compensable evaluation for chronic sinusitis due to the lack of evidence supporting these claims.

The Board granted service connection for non-allergic rhinitis on a presumptive basis and remanded the other claims for further development.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of April 21, 2022 for the grant of service connection for both irritable bowel syndrome and allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for allergic rhinitis but granted service connection for sinusitis under the PACT Act.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for PTSD with sleep impairment and TBI residuals, but denied non-compensable ratings for migraine headaches and allergic rhinitis.

The Board remanded several claims for further development, including service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and headaches secondary to allergic rhinitis, as well as increased ratings for low back disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, allergic rhinitis, penile scars, and tinea cruris in the groin.

The Board granted an initial disability evaluation of 50 percent for tension headaches and service connection for allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for non-allergic rhinitis, asthma, and service connection for sinusitis.

The Board remands the matter for the RO to provide proper notice of the Veteran's right to a hearing and to re-adjudicate the claim.

The Board remands the claims for a respiratory disability, right shoulder condition, and TDIU due to insufficient evidence.

The Board granted service connection for a left ankle disability and denied service connection for traumatic brain injury, allergic rhinitis, and right knee chondromalacia.

The Board denied a compensable rating for rhinitis and remanded the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to insufficient evidence linking OSA to in-service exposure or service-connected conditions.

The Board granted an effective date of August 5, 2021 for the award of service connection for rhinitis and denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee instability. The issue regarding a higher rating for left knee osteoarthritis was remanded.

The Board remands the claim for a respiratory condition prior to August 5, 2021, as an adequate medical opinion is not available.

The Board remands the issues for further development, including obtaining outstanding medical records and scheduling appropriate VA examinations to determine the severity of the Veteran's service-connected conditions.