Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2026

The Board has granted effective dates of September 9, 2023 for the grants of TDIU and SMC. The case is remanded for a new examination to address the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to deficiencies in the VA examiners' reviews of the claims file. The Veteran is seeking service connection for chronic sinus and gastrointestinal conditions, including diverticulitis, gastroenteritis, chronic diarrhea, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Board denied service connection for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, finding that the evidence did not support a current disability during the pendency of the claims.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was granted, and his service connection claims for various conditions were dismissed. The effective date of the TDIU is not specified in the decision.

The Board has found that the Veteran does not have a current disability for VA purposes related to bilateral hearing loss. The appeals for service connection for other conditions are remanded due to failure of the VA to provide the Veteran with VA examinations.

The Veteran's kidney disability, left ear hearing loss, and service connection for allergic rhinitis are granted. The issue of an initial compensable rating for right ear hearing loss is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for asthma, bronchitis, and rhinitis. The conditions are found to be related to the Veteran's in-service toxic exposure risk activities (TERA).

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to service connection, including for low back disability and its associated conditions. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed due to errors in the decision-making process regarding her exposure to toxins during active duty.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for rhinitis, sinusitis, bilateral pes planus, right knee condition, and left knee condition are remanded due to errors in obtaining necessary medical opinions.

The Board has denied service connection for low back strain, right and left ear hearing loss, bilateral foot disability, hypertension, respiratory condition, sinusitis, and rhinitis. Service connection was granted for tinnitus.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding her lumbar spine, cervical spine, and bilateral shoulder conditions.,The Veteran has been granted a 10 percent rating for allergic rhinitis. The appeal remains pending for the other issues.

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis due to in-service exposure, but remanded the issue of service connection for prostate cancer due to an incomplete record.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder is found to include sleep disturbances, which are granted as a secondary condition. The claims for sleep apnea and right big toe disability are denied. Other rating appeals are dismissed due to procedural defects.

The Veteran's left ankle disability, rhinitis, and dermatophytosis were all granted. The rating for the left ankle was restored to 30 percent, while ratings for rhinitis and dermatophytosis were also restored.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations to address his claims for service connection for various conditions, including sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, heart condition, liver condition, kidney condition, lung condition, sinusitis, rhinitis, peripheral neuropathy of the hands and feet. The examinations will assess whether these conditions are related to service or other factors.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is related to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, recurrent major depressive disorder, chronic sleep impairment, pansinusitis, and allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, hemorrhoids, and allergic rhinitis are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,Specifically, a VA examination is required to determine if there is any link between the Veteran's current conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis has been denied as the medical evidence does not show nasal polyps, obstruction greater than 50 percent of nasal passages on both sides, or complete obstruction of one side.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, sleep apnea, and various musculoskeletal conditions, have resulted in a combined rating of 100 percent. The Board has granted SMC at the M-rate due to his need for special aid and attendance.