Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further medical examinations and evaluations. The issues include psychiatric disabilities, lumbosacral strain, plantar fasciitis, rheumatoid arthritis, prostate disability, erectile dysfunction, hearing loss, nasal disability, and pulmonary disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's current allergic rhinitis is related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, neck condition, temporomandibular disorder, and dental condition due to insufficient evidence in the record regarding their etiology. The Veteran is being asked to undergo VA examinations to determine if these conditions are related to his service.

The Veteran's claim for initial compensable ratings for anosmia and allergic rhinitis has been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating prior to October 15, 2024, or in excess of 10 percent thereafter.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected depression. The claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis, scars, hypertension, and bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ankle sprain and an initial compensable rating for chronic allergic rhinitis, finding that there was no current disability or evidence of a nexus to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for tension headaches and allergic rhinitis were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show an improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work, which is required for a reduction in rating.

The Veteran's service connection claims for allergic rhinitis and bilateral shin splints are granted, but the Board has determined that additional development is needed to address his claims for these conditions prior to August 10, 2022.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and ratings related to laryngitis, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis has been dismissed as the appellant requested withdrawal of his appeals.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for chronic rhinitis is denied, and the Board has remanded his claims of service connection for tinnitus, a sleep disorder, and chronic sinusitis.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted an initial evaluation of 50 percent, dermatitis as of December 4, 2024 was granted a 10 percent evaluation, and kidney stones were denied. Service connection for allergic rhinitis and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy were also denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding service connection for sinus/nasal issues and an increased rating for non-allergic rhinitis due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection and compensable ratings due to untimely filing of appeal requests.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea, secondary to his service-connected allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and PTSD. The remand is due to incomplete etiological opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused or aggravated his sleep apnea.

The Veteran's appeal for initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis from August 12, 2020, to December 18, 2020 is denied. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for dermatitis and obstructive sleep apnea due to toxic exposure risk activities during service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to duty-to-assist errors, including the failure to obtain private treatment records and employment information from his employer. The issue of mootness regarding the combined 100 percent rating for service-connected disabilities was not addressed.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings or service connection in all cases.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's current allergic rhinitis is related to his military service.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to errors in fulfilling VA's duty to assist, including obtaining medical opinions and examinations. The character of discharge issue is also remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claim for allergic rhinitis has been granted as the evidence is in approximate balance that it manifested within ten years of her separation from service.,Service connection for tinnitus has also been granted, with a remand required to determine if there is a nexus between the Veteran's current condition and her in-service noise exposure.