Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2025

The Board granted earlier effective dates of January 18, 2022, for the 40 percent ratings for radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities and lumbosacral spine disability, as well as a 10 percent rating for allergic rhinitis. The claims for increased ratings were denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and for a compensable rating for chronic sinusitis and chronic rhinitis, as there was no evidence of a current disability or symptoms meeting the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board remands the claim for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis to obtain a new medical opinion that assesses the severity of the condition without considering the ameliorative effects of medication.

The Board denied an earlier effective date prior to February 9, 2022, for a 10 percent evaluation of service-connected rhinitis (claimed as sinusitis).

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis with an effective date of August 10, 2022.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction with hypogonadism, hypertension, and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence of current disability or functional impairment. The claims for these conditions were remanded for further development.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis as the Veteran does not have nasal polyps, which are required for a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and remanded claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease, migraine headaches, rhinitis, cervical spine disability, left shoulder disability, and right shoulder disability.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the remaining claims for further development.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a rating in excess of 20 percent for left shoulder rotator cuff strain, an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for rhinitis, and an initial compensable rating for bronchitis.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of 100 percent for PTSD has been granted, while the claims for service connection for rhinitis, sinusitis, and sleep apnea have been remanded.

The Board granted service connection for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, effective June 7, 2021, based on presumed exposure to fine particulate matter during the Gulf War.

The Board denied service connection for a back disability, gout (foot), and a compensable rating for rhinitis due to the lack of evidence supporting an etiological link between these conditions and the Veteran's active service.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent for rhinitis and denied service connection for sinusitis.

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

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and a higher initial rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory disability, rhinitis, and sinusitis as the Veteran did not have objective evidence of these conditions during or after her time in service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for non-allergic rhinitis as the evidence did not show greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side without polyps.

The Board granted initial ratings of 40 percent for lumbosacral strain and 20 percent for right and left knee strains, while denying increased ratings for other conditions.

The Board remands the claims for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis, service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), including headaches, and service connection for a right shoulder disorder due to additional evidence not being considered in previous decisions.