Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis was denied, and service connection for sinusitis was granted. Service connection for a liver disorder was denied.

The Veteran's service connection claim for diseases of the nose, including sinusitis, rhinitis, and deviated nasal septum is granted as his current diagnoses meet all elements of service connection.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral cervical radiculopathy, hiatal hernia, and allergic rhinitis. The Veteran's conditions are not found to be related to his military service.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain and allergic rhinitis as the May 2025 VA Form 10182, which was signed by the appellant's representative, did not comply with claims processing rules.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have been granted effective from October 14, 2019. The initial disability ratings and effective dates are as follows: sinusitis - 50 percent; rhinitis (allergic) - noncompensable; headaches (sinus headaches) - 50 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's knee disabilities have not been properly adjudicated and requires further review. The effective dates for service connection will be determined based on the evidence of record.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic allergic rhinitis, chronic conjunctivitis, chronic hives, a cervical spine disorder, and pes planus as these conditions are related to the Veteran's active duty and ACDUTRA service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted effective November 1, 2018, based on the combined effect of multiple service-connected disabilities. The initial increased rating for bilateral hearing loss remains pending.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for rhinitis and a 50 percent rating for sleep apnea, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these conditions meet the criteria for the assigned ratings.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals because they were not filed within one year of the rating decisions, and no good cause was shown for the late filing.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision on the claims. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is granted, but his right ear hearing loss and right shoulder disability are denied. The Veteran's right clavicle, scapula, AC joint and sternoclavicular joint conditions are granted a 20 percent rating, while allergic rhinitis, plantar fasciitis of the left foot, left knee strain, right knee strain, bilateral hip disability, and low back disability are denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, aching muscles, nocturia, depression, anxiety, hypercholesterolemia, and hyperlipidemia have been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for allergic rhinitis is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran's current allergic rhinitis is related to his active service and grants service connection.

The Board has denied service connection for asthma and rhinitis, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and service. The Veteran's service treatment records did not show any complaints or diagnoses related to these conditions during service.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of PTSD, chronic sinusitis, and right ankle disability were denied. The reduction in the rating for allergic rhinitis was restored to noncompensable status.

The appeal regarding the effective dates and evaluations of allergic rhinitis prior to and after October 24, 2018 is dismissed as a matter of law.

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, finding that the current condition is etiologically related to participation in toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) during active duty as an aircraft mechanic.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues, including service connection for various conditions and a compensable rating for his right hand disability. The Board has remanded these claims due to the need for further development.

The Board has found that the Veteran does not have a current disability for the conditions he is seeking service connection for, and thus denied these claims. The appeal was also remanded for additional examinations related to other disabilities.