Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2026

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA disability rating criteria.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection has been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claim.,Service connection is granted for left knee pain, bilateral RLS, and allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for obstructive sleep apnea, allergic rhinitis, and migraine headaches have been denied. The evidence does not support a higher rating for any of these conditions prior to December 28, 2020.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection has been denied. The Board found that the severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's PTSD symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. Service connection for allergic rhinitis was also denied due to lack of evidence supporting its onset during or shortly after military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to the need for further development. The Board found that there were pre-decisional duty to assist errors, which will be addressed in a future decision.

The Veteran's service connection for allergic rhinitis is granted, while his service connection for hyperlipidemia is denied. The initial ratings for OSA and hypertension are also denied.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's motion for CUE because a decision was already issued in November 2025 under a different docket number.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates, higher ratings, and other benefits related to his service-connected conditions. The decision also upheld some of his existing disability ratings.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis was granted based on a liberalizing law effective August 5, 2021. The Board found that an earlier effective date is not warranted as the Veteran is already in receipt of the earliest possible effective date allowed by law.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions due to procedural issues, including a prohibited concurrent election of administrative review options.