Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2026

The Board has dismissed all issues of service connection due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD has been denied. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for his allergic rhinitis, and they also did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for his PTSD.

The Veteran's service connection claims for obstructive sleep apnea, chronic rhinitis, herpes simplex, and psoriasis were granted with initial ratings of 50%, 10%, noncompensable, and noncompensable respectively. The past-due benefits from this decision are now eligible for attorney fees.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment from March 29, 2012, to April 23, 2025. The Board granted a TDIU during this period.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of service connection for rhinitis and sinusitis due to additional development being necessary.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and bilateral hearing loss have been denied as the evidence does not show that his conditions are related to military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected sinusitis and rhinitis caused or aggravated his sleep apnea.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis and denied a compensable rating for chronic sinusitis, both effective from August 18, 2022.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis, finding that he does not have a current diagnosis of sinusitis and thus did not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not provide good cause for failing to attend a VA examination, which was necessary to determine the severity of his cervical spine, allergic rhinitis, left and right lateral epicondylitis, and right ankle sprain conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for higher initial ratings and service connection were dismissed due to their death. The claims will be dismissed without prejudice.

The Board has granted service connection for a sleep disability (UARS) and allergic rhinitis, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disabilities and active service, respectively.

The Veteran's asthma and allergic rhinitis have been granted service connection due to exposure to fine particulate matter during active military service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.,Increased ratings for right shoulder strain, left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain, and left knee arthritis have been granted.

An effective date of July 1, 2020 is granted for Total Disability Rating based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU).,An effective date of July 1, 2020 is also granted for basic eligibility for Chapter 35 Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) due to permanent and total service-connected disabilities.

The Board has withdrawn the Veteran's appeals for service connection for GERD and skin cancer. The claims of service connection for tinnitus, allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and a respiratory condition (COPD) are being remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination used in denying a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis. The Veteran will need to undergo another examination to determine the severity of their condition.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for rhinitis and sinusitis due to a failure by the AOJ in providing notice of the right to a hearing on a supplemental claim as provided by VA regulations.

The Board has denied service connection for allergic rhinitis, hypertension, tinea pedis, bilateral pes planus, and bilateral hallux valgus. The Veteran's claims for PTSD and bilateral sciatica are remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and failure to address allergic rhinitis. The Veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis, including allergic rhinitis, is now expanded.