Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2026

The Veteran's migraines, allergic rhinitis, and PFB with seborrheic dermatitis have been granted initial compensable ratings of 10 percent each. The rating for seborrheic dermatitis remains at noncompensable.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU was denied because the evidence did not show that he was unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including allergic rhinitis, left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, erectile dysfunction, a right wrist disability, and a left wrist disability. The evidence does not support these claims.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for bronchitis and an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis due to a duty to assist error. The Veteran's address was not correctly recorded, leading to missed VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, right upper extremity PN, left upper extremity PN, neck disability, and back disability have all been denied. The claim for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for neck disability has also been denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disorder, bilateral hearing loss, skin disorder, and allergic rhinitis. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred in or are otherwise related to his military service.,Specifically, there is no medical evidence showing an in-service onset or chronicity of the claimed disorders.

The Veteran was granted service connection for rhinitis and vertigo (Meniere's disease) with an effective date of October 7, 2019. The Board found that the evidence supported a direct relationship between his symptoms and service.

The Veteran's initial ratings for allergic rhinitis and right inguinal hernia have been granted, with a 10% rating assigned in each case. The reduction of the scar status post inguinal hernia repair from 10% to non-compensable has also been restored.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for chronic sinusitis, LLER, RLER, and allergic rhinitis are denied. The VA has remanded the claims of service connection for migraine headaches and asthma.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error and requires a VA examination for the Veteran's sleep apnea disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of cervical spine disability and left hip disability. Migraine headaches are secondary to service-connected Meniere's disease.

The Veteran withdrew her appeals for all issues except the one concerning a rating in excess of 10 percent for status post trauma, right hand, long finger. The appeal for that issue is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD and respiratory condition, to include allergic rhinitis, are granted service connection. Service connection for endometriosis is denied. The issue of left shoulder condition remains remanded.

The Board has dismissed all claims of service connection for various conditions due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis disability is not related to service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's neurogenic cough, finding that it is separate and distinct from her pre-existing allergic rhinitis and had its onset in service.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable disability rating for allergic rhinitis with nasal stenosis and vertigo, as well as her TDIU claim, are being remanded due to procedural errors in the initial decision. The Board finds that an adequate VA ear examination is needed to assess the severity of her vertigo, and an additional VA allergic rhinitis examination is required to evaluate her allergic rhinitis with nasal stenosis.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to November 18, 2021 for a 30 percent increased rating for allergic rhinitis is denied as the evidence does not show that his disability worsened within a year of the supplemental claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel disease, neuropathy of lower extremities, neuropathy of upper extremities, rhinitis, sinusitis, prostate cancer, bilateral plantar fasciitis, right knee condition (claimed as bilateral knee injuries), and traumatic brain injury is denied due to lack of evidence supporting the presence or relationship of these conditions to service.,The Veteran's claim for secondary service connection for loss of use of a creative organ and sleep apnea related to an acquired psychiatric disability is also denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of multiple conditions including bursitis and sinusitis, as the Veteran's representative withdrew all appeals prior to promulgation.