Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis on a presumptive basis as due to exposure to particulate matter during the Persian Gulf War.

The Board denied service connection for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis as the evidence did not support a current diagnosis of these conditions.

The appeal for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis with reactive airway disease was dismissed due to a concurrent review under different appeal lanes, which is not permitted.

The appeal for service connection for hypertension, sinusitis, and an earlier effective date and a higher initial evaluation for obstructive sleep apnea was dismissed. The claims for dry cough, migraines, rhinitis, and chronic lumbosacral strain (claimed as back pains) were remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for allergic rhinitis and onychomycosis, finding that the evidence did not support a compensable rating.

The Board granted service connection for chronic rhinitis with hypertrophic inferior turbinates, finding that the Veteran's condition originated during active service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for rhinitis and sinusitis to obtain a more complete VA examination.

The Board granted service connection for chronic rhinitis with hypertrophic inferior turbinates, finding that the Veteran's condition originated during active service.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine the current nature of any identified respiratory disability and its relationship to active service, specifically addressing the Veteran's in-service pneumonia.

The Board granted an increased disability evaluation to 10 percent for allergic rhinitis with a deviated nasal septum.

The Board denied ratings in excess of 50 percent for chronic sinusitis, 10 percent for tinnitus, and 30 percent for cervical strain. It granted an initial rating of at least 10 percent for right tibia fracture residuals effective January 26, 2018, and at least 20 percent effective June 2, 2021. The Board remanded several other issues including secondary service connection claims.

The appeal for service connection for left hip and right wrist conditions is dismissed as moot because the benefits were granted.,The appeals for service connection for right hand/fingers and right lower extremity sciatica radiculopathy are denied due to lack of evidence supporting a diagnosis.,Service connection for left shoulder and right shoulder conditions is granted based on onset during active service.,Initial ratings for lumbosacral strain, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and hemorrhoids are denied as the criteria were not met.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection of non-allergic rhinitis, finding that August 10, 2022, is the earliest possible effective date under the PACT Act.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and remanded the claims for asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic rhinitis, and an immune disorder due to a need for additional evidence.

The Board granted service connection for chronic rhinitis with hypertrophic inferior turbinates, finding that the Veteran's condition originated during active service.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions, including cervical spine disorder, upper extremity radiculopathy, hand and thumb joint pain, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, bilateral hearing loss, and pes planus. However, the claim for tinnitus was granted.

The Board denied service connection for bronchitis and non-compensable ratings for allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis.

The Board denied service connection for chronic sinusitis and remanded the issues of entitlement to a compensable evaluation for allergic rhinitis and maxillary mucus retention cysts.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and readjudicated the claims for PTSD, right ankle disorder, and hypertension based on new evidence. The evaluation in excess of 50 percent for bilateral pes planus was denied.

The Board denied service connection for a left arm disability, an initial compensable rating for asthma, and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis.