Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2026

The Veteran's service-connected rhinitis was found to not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, as it did not manifest as at least 50 percent obstruction of both nasal passages or complete obstruction of one side. The Board denied his claim for an initial compensable rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities leave him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for housebound status due to his single disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis due to insufficient evidence. The right shoulder and left shoulder condition claims have been denied as there is no current diagnosis of a bilateral shoulder disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder, right ankle, and allergic rhinitis disabilities were granted with an effective date of March 25, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine condition (claimed as neck condition) was denied, while her claim for allergic rhinitis received an effective date of August 10, 2022.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis with cyst and mucocele of nose and nasal sinus is being remanded due to the need for an adequate VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for compensable ratings for allergic rhinitis, migraines, and bilateral hearing loss have been denied. The medical evidence does not support the need for higher ratings under the applicable criteria.

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

The Veteran's non-allergic rhinitis was previously rated at 10 percent, but the rating was reduced to 0 percent effective January 22, 2025. The Board finds that this reduction was not proper and has restored the original 10 percent rating.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to a service-connected deviated septum disability, but has remanded the issue of service connection for rhinitis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for rhinitis and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The issues will be reconsidered after obtaining additional evidence, including an examination of the Veteran's rhinitis disability.

The Veteran's service connection for allergic rhinitis and reactive airway disease was granted effective August 10, 2022, due to exposure to burn pits during military service. The Board found that the elements of service connection were met at the time the PACT Act was enacted.

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, finding that the Veteran's condition is related to his military service exposure and is presumed due to toxic fumes from TERA activities. The effective date of this decision is not specified.

Service connection is granted for asthma, allergic rhinitis, obstructive sleep apnea, left foot plantar fasciitis, right foot plantar fasciitis, and left knee condition prior to August 10, 2022.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and non-allergic rhinitis. The earliest effective date assigned was May 21, 2024.

The appellant's PTSD was granted an effective date of February 7, 2022. His initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss remains denied. The Board has remanded the claims for migraine headaches and allergic rhinitis to allow for further evaluation.,TDIU is also currently pending and will be addressed in a future decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, allergic rhinitis, bilateral tinea pedis, and psoriasis have been granted. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral hip strain and seborrhea dermatitis.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection and ratings for various conditions, including GERD, RLE, LLE, RUE, Pansinuitis, and Allergic Rhinitis.

The Veteran's appeal for chronic rhinitis and sarcoidosis was dismissed. The appeals for erectile dysfunction, skin condition, scar, fibromyalgia, headaches, bilateral hearing loss, CFS, dental abscess, visual acuity, memory loss condition, myocardial infraction, cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea, and diabetes mellitus were all dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional evidence in several areas.