Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2026

The Veteran's cervical spine DDD and IVDS are rated at 30% prior to September 28, 2021, but not higher.,The Veteran's right upper extremity radiculopathy is rated at 20% from February 3, 2023, onwards.,The Veteran's left knee degenerative joint disease is rated at 10% from February 3, 2023, onwards.,The Veteran's vasomotor rhinitis is rated at 10% from February 3, 2023, onwards.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), Hiatal Hernia and Diverticulitis are rated at 30%.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for additional medical opinion regarding the severity of the Veteran's allergic rhinitis, specifically without considering the ameliorative effects of medication.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic rhinitis, finding that there was no evidence linking his allergic rhinitis to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for migraines prior to December 19, 2024 is dismissed. The appeal of the reduction in her allergic rhinitis disability rating from 10 percent to noncompensable is also dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal for restoration of a 10% disability rating for allergic rhinitis and denial of the appeal for restoration of a 50% disability rating for sinusitis are granted.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bronchitis, bilateral hearing loss, decreased ejaculation from vasectomy, and rectal bleeding were denied. The Veteran was granted service connection for tremors of the bilateral hands and bilateral restless leg syndrome. His claim for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis was also denied.

Your appeals for service connection and increased rating were not timely filed, so your attempts to appeal have been dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, and bilateral hearing loss have been denied.,Service connection has also been denied for an initial rating greater than 10 percent for allergic rhinitis, a compensable rating for respiratory insufficiency (bibsilar atelectasis), and an increased rating greater than 70 percent for the acquired psychiatric condition.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the complexity of the issues.,The Veteran is seeking increased ratings for various disabilities, including bilateral plantar fasciitis, a surgical scar, cervical spine disability, left upper extremity radiculopathy, left hip disability, right knee disability, psychiatric disability, right ankle and left ankle disabilities, gastrointestinal disability, vocal cord dysfunction, sinusitis, tinea, and facial acne.

The Veteran's rating for allergic rhinitis was reduced from 30 percent to 10 percent effective June 1, 2025. The Board has restored the 30 percent rating as it found no improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a lack of proper notification and examination. The Veteran is not entitled to service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, rhinitis, sinusitis, anxiety, mood disorder, depression, or nightmares as there are no confirmed diagnoses at any point during her appeal period.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted an initial 70 percent rating, effective December 2022.,Left great ingrown toenail residuals were denied a compensable rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for non-allergic rhinitis, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between her current condition and her military service.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and remanded the claims of chronic bronchitis, increased ratings for chronic sinusitis and non-allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's appeal regarding hearing loss and allergic rhinitis has been decided. The rating for right ear hearing loss is denied, while the rating for allergic rhinitis is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and allergic rhinitis are denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, to include as due to herbicide exposure, is denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for various conditions and evaluations due to a withdrawal of the appeal by the appellant's authorized representative.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, right ear hearing loss, cervical spine disability, left shoulder disability, and right shoulder disability have been dismissed as the RO has granted these issues in full.,Right ear hearing loss is not established as a current disability under VA criteria.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, as these conditions are not related to his military service. The Board finds that the weight of the competent and credible evidence does not establish a link between the claimed disabilities and his active duty.

The Veteran's service-connected chronic rhinitis does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, and there is no current diagnosis of sinus infection/sinusitis. The Board finds that the evidence does not support granting service connection for either condition.