Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for various service-connected conditions, finding that the evidence did not support higher disability ratings under applicable criteria.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and compensable ratings for chronic bronchitis, allergic rhinitis, and chronic sinusitis based on the evidence of record.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and remanded the claims for service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Board granted service connection for a psychiatric disability, currently diagnosed as mood disorder with anxiety, and denied service connection for acne and acne scars, sinusitis, headaches, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and allergic rhinitis.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for lung condition, allergic rhinitis, and sinus condition as they were granted in a previous rating decision.

The Board remands the issues of service connection for sinusitis and rhinitis, GERD, and anxiety and depression due to exposure to toxins during service.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, remanded the claims for rhinitis, sinusitis, and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a kidney disease, finding no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The claims for obstructive sleep apnea, upper respiratory disability, and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura were remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for chronic allergic rhinitis, chronic headaches, and OSA on a presumptive basis due to toxic exposure while stationed in the Persian Gulf. The claims for atherosclerosis, chronic headaches, and OSA were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis due to the need for additional evidentiary development, specifically imaging studies to assess the severity of the condition.

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis and denied an increased disability rating in excess of 10 percent for chronic rhinitis with deviated nasal septum.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review these issues.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, and non-compensable ratings for sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, thoracolumbar strain with degenerative arthritis of the spine, right knee strain, and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity sciatic nerve.

The Board granted service connection for RIGHT shoulder impingement syndrome, LEFT shoulder impingement syndrome, RIGHT hand pain, LEFT hand pain, flexural eczema skin condition, tinea pedis skin condition to the feet, and allergic rhinitis. The claims for a RIGHT arm / RIGHT forearm condition and a respiratory condition to the lungs were denied.

The Board remands the case to obtain a VA medical opinion addressing whether allergic rhinitis was aggravated by service.

The Board granted service connection for bronchiectasis, rhinitis, nocardia, sinusitis, asthma, and bilateral hearing loss based on in-service herbicide exposure.

The appeal was granted for the severance of service connection for deviated nasal septum, which was found to be improper.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and a compensable rating for rhinitis, and remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for asthma and bronchitis.

The appeal for increased ratings and service connection claims were dismissed due to a prohibited concurrent election under the modernized review system.

The Board granted service connection for otitis media secondary to allergic rhinitis and restored the 10 percent rating for allergic rhinitis, effective September 23, 2023. The claims for scarring on the eardrums and a higher rating for allergic rhinitis were remanded.