Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2026

The Veteran's disability picture, primarily due to Parkinson's disease and related manifestations, does not meet the criteria for SMC at the statutory housebound level as his other disabilities do not yield a combined rating of 60 percent.

The Veteran's disability picture, primarily due to Parkinson's disease and related manifestations, does not meet the criteria for SMC at the statutory housebound level as his other disabilities do not yield a combined rating of 60 percent.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder, right ankle condition, right shoulder condition, left knee condition, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and migraines due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected chronic rhinitis.

The Board is remanding the cases due to an incomplete record and a need for additional information regarding applications filed prior to March 9, 2020.

The Board has found that the reduction of the Veteran's rating for allergic rhinitis from 10 percent to noncompensable, effective March 1, 2025, was improper and restored the prior 10 percent rating. The matter is now remanded due to procedural errors in reducing the rating.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, tinnitus, allergic rhinitis, basal cell carcinoma of the neck, diplopia (hypermetropia), type II diabetes mellitus, a heart condition, and bilateral hearing loss are remanded due to failure to appear at scheduled VA examinations. The effective dates for these claims cannot be determined without further examination.

The Board has denied service connection for headaches, rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, a lumbar spine disability, and an erectile dysfunction disability. The Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ have also been denied.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and service connection for a right elbow disability were denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not have current disabilities related to these conditions.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis has not been manifested by greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side, and no nasal polyps have been found. Therefore, an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis is denied.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings have been denied.,Effective May 30, 2014, the Veteran has TDIU based on his low back condition.

The Veteran's asthma and allergic rhinitis disabilities are granted as service-connected due to aggravation during military service.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis is denied.,Service connection has been granted for chronic right ankle sprain, chronic coughing, and cervical spine condition. Service connection for chronic shortness of breath, left knee condition, and right knee condition are also granted.

The Board has found that the Veteran's service connection claims for chronic sinusitis and rhinitis are not granted due to lack of a current diagnosis. The claim for rhinitis is remanded as there may be an underlying exposure issue.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for a left knee condition, migraines, and rhinitis were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for an increased rating under VA regulations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to missing records and a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The claims will be readjudicated after obtaining any necessary records.

The Veteran's bladder cancer and COPD are not service-connected as there is no evidence of a direct link to his military service. The Board found that the Veteran's smoking history was more likely the cause of these conditions.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and obstructive sleep apnea were remanded for further review.

The Veteran's initial ratings for allergic rhinitis, ulcerative colitis, hemorrhoids, and impairment of sphincter control were remanded due to a failure by the AOJ to provide notice of his right to a hearing.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient examination results. The remaining issues of service connection have been denied.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and allergic rhinitis/sinusitis due to a lack of TERA memo and VA medical opinions. The Veteran's obesity is related to his service-connected left knee disability, psychiatric disorder, or psychiatric disorder medications, which may serve as an intermediary step to the development of his diabetes mellitus and/or hypertension. The effect of possible weight gain due to his service-connected left knee disability has not been considered, nor has his mental health medication effects.