Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for a bilateral flatfoot condition but denied an initial compensable disability rating for allergic rhinitis and remanded claims for service connection for right, left hip, and back disabilities.

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

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and remanded the claims for service connection for a back, right ankle, and right shoulder disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and a compensable rating for chronic sinusitis based on the evidence of record.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for rhinitis as it was granted in full. The appeal was denied for an increased rating of sinusitis and a 40 percent initial disability rating was granted for chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board remands the claim for a nasal condition, including allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, to obtain a medical opinion regarding its etiology in relation to service, particularly exposure to toxins in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations.

The Board granted an increased initial rating of 10 percent for the left foot fracture and a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU), while dismissing claims for service connection for various conditions.

The Board denied service connection for depression and remanded the claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis due to inadequate VA nexus opinions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities to allow VA to obtain additional evidence, including private treatment records and line of duty determinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected allergic rhinitis as there was no evidence of a 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side.

The Board denied service connection for rhinitis, sinusitis, and a right ankle condition. The claims for depression were dismissed as moot.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's rhinitis as the evidence did not show symptoms that would warrant a higher rating.

The Board denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis as the evidence did not show greater than 50 percent obstruction of nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for various service-connected conditions, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable criteria.

The Board denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and remanded the claim for an initial compensable rating for limited flexion, left elbow.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for an increased rating of his respiratory condition to clarify the diagnosed conditions and address a potential rating by analogy.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis and denied an initial compensable disability rating for allergic rhinitis, while remanding the issues of entitlement to service connection for a low back disability and a neck disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and initial compensable ratings, finding that the evidence did not support an earlier date of entitlement or a higher rating.

The Board remands the claims for a compensable rating of diverticulosis, allergic rhinitis, and internal hemorrhoid and intestinal benign neoplasm due to missing VA treatment records from July 2023.