Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2025

The appeal regarding the reduction of the rating for right hip disability was dismissed, and an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis was denied.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and squamous cell carcinoma of the left ear, both presumed due to exposure to burn pits during military service in Southwest Asia. The other issues are remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and vertigo due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error in not obtaining medical opinions.

The veteran withdrew the appeals for a compensable rating and service connection for various conditions, including allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, left foot pain, right foot pain, and left knee condition.

The Board restored the 10 percent disability rating for rhinitis, effective November 26, 2021, and denied an increased rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities to allow for the acquisition of additional evidence, including the Veteran's service treatment records.

The Board granted the appellant's eligibility for direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in the May 2024 rating decision for rhinitis, but denied it for left and right hip strain (claimed as bilateral hip condition).

The Board denied a compensable rating for chronic rhinitis and remanded the claim for service connection for sinusitis.

The Board remands all service connection issues and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) for further development.

The Board remands the claim for a compensable rating for rhinitis due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a cervical neck disability, fatigue as due to an undiagnosed illness, constant cough, mucus in the nose, itchy and irritated nose and throat (claimed as rhinitis) as due to an undiagnosed illness, constant cough, mucus in the nose, itchy and irritated nose and throat (claimed as sinusitis) as due to an undiagnosed illness, and an acquired psychiatric disorder to include anxiety and depression.

The Board granted service connection for headaches and a separate 10 percent evaluation for left knee pain with limitation of flexion, while denying service connection for left wrist disability, right wrist disability, allergic rhinitis, LUE ventral scar, and left knee pain with limitation of extension.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for asthma, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis due to a need for VA examinations.

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 all claims for increased ratings, except for sinusitis which was granted a higher rating.

The appeal for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis was denied, and the Board remanded the issue of service connection for sleep disturbances, to include insomnia.

The Board granted an effective date of April 18, 2012, for the award of service connection for allergic rhinitis but remanded the issue of entitlement to an initial compensable rating.

The Board remands the service connection claims for sinusitis and rhinitis to obtain an adequate medical opinion.

The Board remands the claim for a compensable rating of allergic rhinitis due to an inadequate medical examination.

The Board denied the claims for an earlier effective date and service connection due to a lack of evidence supporting the Veteran's conditions during the appeal period.