Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2026

The Veteran's hearing loss does not meet the criteria for VA compensation purposes.,There is no evidence of a current diagnosis of sleep apnea.,Service connection for asthma was granted on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act, effective August 10, 2022.,Service connection for migraine headaches (headaches) was granted on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act, effective December 3, 2021.,Service connection for right hand strain was granted on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act, effective December 3, 2021.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis was granted on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act, effective August 10, 2022.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent, but no higher. The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is currently evaluated at zero percent. Both right and left foot post-operative residuals are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board is remanding the claims for sleep apnea, allergic rhinitis, and plantar fasciitis due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors. A VA medical opinion is required on remand.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as he has a high school degree and technical experience from the military. The Board finds that his employment after separation from the military is sufficient to indicate he can secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial compensable disability rating are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and evidence.,Specifically, the VA examiner did not provide an opinion on how the Veteran's symptoms would differ in severity without medication use.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service-connected conditions, including chronic sinusitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, bilateral restless leg syndrome, generalized anxiety disorder, persistent depressive disorder, somatic symptom disorder, lumbosacral strain (claimed as pain of lumbar spine), left sciatic radicular pain, right sciatic radicular pain, tremors of the hands, chronic headaches, coronary heart disease, dermatosis hands, functional abdominal pain syndrome/abdominal pain and bloating, right ear sensorineural hearing loss, and left ear sensorineural hearing loss. The Board has remanded these issues for further development.,The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service-connected conditions, including chronic sinusitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, bilateral restless leg syndrome, generalized anxiety disorder, persistent depressive disorder, somatic symptom disorder, lumbosacral strain (claimed as pain of lumbar spine), left sciatic radicular pain, right sciatic radicular pain, tremors of the hands, chronic headaches, coronary heart disease, dermatosis hands, functional abdominal pain syndrome/abdominal pain and bloating, right ear sensorineural hearing loss, and left ear sensorineural hearing loss. The Board has remanded these issues for further development.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection for rhinitis as it was a duplicate of an earlier NOD, and the issue is currently pending before the AOJ.

The Veteran's initial claims for bilateral hearing loss and rhinitis were denied as they do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,Service connection was denied for traumatic brain injury, tuberculosis, umbilical hernia, an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include major depressive disorder), and a right eye disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to February 4, 2023.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, sleep apnea, TBI, tinnitus, allergic rhinitis, a skin condition, lumbosacral strain, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left knee patellar instability, and bilateral shin splints are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have been evaluated, and the appeals for increased ratings are denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher evaluations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates, finding that her back condition is currently rated at 20% disabling since June 28, 2023. The effective dates for the right knee scar and right lower extremity radiculopathy were also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis, finding that there is no current evidence of a diagnosed disability or any signs/symptoms attributable to sinusitis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis was granted with an effective date of March 14, 2023. He requested a prior effective date and the Board agreed.

The Veteran's combined 100 percent rating for her service-connected disabilities is restored, effective July 1, 2020.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is rated at 10 percent, and his left knee disability is rated at 30 percent. The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to increased ratings for both conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for metastatic lung cancer and pleural effusion as secondary to service-connected metastatic lung cancer. Service connection is being remanded for COPD, chronic sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability, including degenerative disc disease, sinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), bilateral eye disabilities, including glaucoma, and sinus bronchial syndrome have been granted. The Veteran's allergic rhinitis has also been granted with an initial 10% rating.,The Veteran's skin cancer of the right leg, PTSD, GERD, and bilateral hearing loss claims remain denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis on a direct basis due to inadequate examination report. The Veteran's lay statements regarding his symptoms since active service are considered.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the earlier effective date for a 10 percent rating for service-connected allergic rhinitis from March 25, 2015.