Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2026

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss and allergic rhinitis was denied. The Veteran's hearing loss did not meet the criteria for a higher than noncompensable rating, as his audiometric results were within normal limits. For allergic rhinitis, there was no evidence of polyps or greater than 50 percent obstruction on both sides, so he also did not qualify for a compensable rating.

The Board has dismissed the issues of entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent for service-connected migraine headaches and to service connection for female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD). The issue of entitlement to a compensable rating for service-connected allergic rhinitis is remanded.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for service connection for breathing problems and tinnitus, as well as an effective date prior to January 22, 2023, for the grant of service connection for allergic rhinitis. The Board also remanded the issues of entitlement to a compensable disability rating for allergic rhinitis.,The appellant's claims are being remanded due to deficiencies in the VA medical opinions provided and the need for additional evidence regarding his tinnitus.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims of entitlement to initial compensable ratings for residuals of reproductive cancer and allergic rhinitis need further development due to incomplete information. The Veteran needs additional examinations to determine the nature and severity of his reproductive cancer residuals, including whether the pain is a residual of his reproductive cancer or related to a nonservice-connected disorder. For his allergic rhinitis claim, the Board has decided that a remand is needed to obtain an opinion regarding the severity of his condition in the absence of ameliorative medication.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral foot disability, left thumb disability, migraine headaches, rhinitis, and sinusitis have been denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,There are no service records indicating any complaints or diagnoses related to the claimed disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for VR&E services as his vocational goal of becoming a scuba instructor was not reasonably feasible due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and review, including service connection claims for various disabilities. The Veteran's active service is from January 2013 to October 2017.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including prostate cancer, sleep apnea, and bilateral frostbite, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment since September 9, 2015. The Board has granted a TDIU effective that date.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for service-connected allergic rhinitis is being remanded due to the need for an adequate examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for left knee strain, obstructive sleep apnea, atopic dermatitis, chronic rhinitis, and chronic sinusitis due to insufficient medical opinions addressing all theories of entitlement. The Veteran's conditions are now considered significantly worsened.

The Veteran's sinusitis is granted a 30% rating, effective from July 31, 2019. The Veteran's allergic rhinitis remains at a 10% rating.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he requested the withdrawal of all issues on appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for rhinitis and sinusitis due to incomplete medical records and inadequate examination opinions. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, and the appeal for an increased rating is denied. The Veteran's degenerative osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, radiculopathy, right lower extremity, diabetic nephropathy chronic kidney disease, right great toe bunion and gout, and TDIU are all granted.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, diagnosed as unspecified anxiety disorder, and his tinnitus are granted service connection. Service connection for rhinitis, sinusitis, and bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to a lack of VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected migraines and allergic rhinitis are found to be the primary cause of her obstructive sleep apnea. The Board grants a 50% disability rating for migraine headaches, effective from the date of decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including adjustment disorder, sinusitis with headaches, status post pyeloplasty, tinnitus, allergic rhinitis, keloid formation, and bilateral hearing loss, have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU effective July 20, 2020.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for Factor V Leiden (FVL) due to insufficient evidence regarding its cause.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis, OSA, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy have not been found to warrant a higher disability rating.,The Veteran's conditions do not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating under applicable VA regulations.

The Board has determined that the RO made errors in its adjudication of several service connection claims, including neck strain, mid back strain, shoulder strains, knee strains, migraines, vertigo, chronic sinusitis, and chronic rhinitis. The Board finds that VA examinations and medical opinions are needed to address these issues on remand.