Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2026

The Veteran's rhinitis is denied an increased rating, and the issue of service connection for blepharitis with recurrent chalazion is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its etiology.

The Board has determined that there were errors in the pre-decisional duty-to-assist process for the Veteran's claims of service connection for sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and chronic kidney disease. The case is being remanded to obtain a proper medical opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for rhinitis on a presumptive basis due to exposure to fine particulate matter. Service connection for undiagnosed coughing is denied, and the Veteran's psoriasis remains at a noncompensable rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or that the conditions had their onset during active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic allergic rhinitis, which was received on November 26, 2024, and is based on presumed exposure to fine particulate matter during his service in the Gulf War theater of operations, has been granted with an effective date of November 26, 2023. The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for chronic allergic rhinitis remains pending.

The Board has granted a request to readjudicate the claim of service connection for tension headaches due to new and relevant evidence. The Veteran's current condition is related to military service, but there are conflicting opinions regarding its etiology.,Service connection for right ring finger osteomyelitis was denied as the condition does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's IBS is granted a 30% evaluation. The claims for chronic sinusitis, non-allergic rhinitis, fibromyalgia, anxiety, and depression are denied. The claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is also denied.

The Veteran's claims for chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and asthma were denied as there was no pending or unadjudicated claim prior to January 28, 2023.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and service connection have been dismissed as he withdrew his appeals in August 2024.

The Veteran's chronic sinusitis with allergic rhinitis began during active service and is presumed to have been caused by exposure to fine particulate matter in Southwest Asia. The Board finds the weight of evidence supports this presumption, granting service connection.

Your appeals for service connection for sinusitis and rhinitis have been dismissed because the March 2025 denial has already been reviewed under Higher-Level Review, resulting in a November 2025 rating decision.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis and right carpal tunnel syndrome ratings have been denied. The Board found the reduction in rating for allergic rhinitis from 10 percent to noncompensable was not proper, restoring the 10 percent rating effective October 1, 2022.,The Veteran's right upper extremity radiculopathy and carpal tunnel syndrome issues have been remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis has been dismissed. The issues of service connection for status post meniscal tear, right knee; hypertension; and sleep apnea have been remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic sinusitis and chronic rhinitis, finding that there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the VA medical exams provided are inadequate for rating purposes and remands the case to obtain an adequate examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis. The Veteran is entitled to a higher disability rating for his service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The Board has granted service connection for rhinitis and sinusitis, finding that the Veteran's conditions are at least as likely as not caused by his exposure to toxic environmental exposures (TERA) during service. The evidence supports this conclusion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including sinusitis, right and left upper extremity radiculopathy, sleep disturbances, a right knee disability, osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine, allergic rhinitis, and patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative arthritis in the left knee. The Board found that there was insufficient evidence to support these claims.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for instability, a low back condition, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, rhinitis, and sinusitis, as well as entitlement to a TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms worsened during service and are related to his military service. Service connection was denied for chronic fatigue syndrome due to lack of evidence meeting all criteria for diagnosis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his diagnosed conditions, including mental health disorders, gastrointestinal issues, respiratory problems, arthritis, neuropathy, sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and headaches. The examination will also address whether any of these conditions were caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.