Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities and denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD with alcohol use disorder.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral shin splints, rhinitis, a respiratory disorder claimed as shortness of breath, and a sleep disorder claimed as sleep disturbances and stress to correct duty to assist errors that occurred prior to the rating decision on appeal.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for migraine and tension headaches, a rating greater than 50 percent for residuals of traumatic brain injury with MDD, adjustment disorder with anxiety, and PTSD, and a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease, allergic rhinitis, and diabetes as secondary to relapsing polychondritis. It also granted earlier effective dates for the right thumb disability and polychondritis claims.

The Board remands the claims for a compensable initial rating for respiratory disability and an increased initial rating for right ankle strain due to insufficient evidence.

The Board granted service connection for left knee degenerative arthritis, right shoulder osteoarthritis, and right ear sensorineural hearing loss. The claims for an initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss, allergic rhinitis, and increased rating for chronic fatigue syndrome were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical neck condition, denied earlier effective dates for tension headaches and allergic rhinitis, and denied initial compensable ratings for tension headaches and allergic rhinitis. The claims for athlete's foot, shin splints, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and TDIU were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical neck condition, denied earlier effective dates for tension headaches and allergic rhinitis, and denied initial compensable ratings for tension headaches and allergic rhinitis. The claims for athlete's foot, shin splints, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and TDIU were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for rhinitis and sinusitis based on the Veteran's exposure to burn pits during his service in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance, entitling him to special monthly compensation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support a compensable rating or service connection for any of the conditions appealed.

The Veteran's service connection for rhinitis was granted, while claims for sinusitis, neck pain, right ankle pain, left ankle pain, chest pain, headaches with dizziness, right thigh and groin pain due to cramps, and right shoulder or arm pain were denied.

The appeal for service connection for acute sinusitis was dismissed, and the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis was denied.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder but denied service connection for a nose condition, right lower extremity neuropathy as secondary to lumbar spine disability, and various other conditions. The decision also denied higher ratings for some disabilities and remanded others.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for headaches, non-allergic rhinitis, and a sinus condition due to deficiencies in the evidence regarding the relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board granted an effective date of June 28, 2022, for the award of service connection for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis based on direct service connection.

The Board denied service connection for GERD and remanded the claims for service connection for IBS, sinusitis, and an initial compensable rating for rhinitis.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis as the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 6522.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for allergic rhinitis, finding that there was no evidence of nasal polyps during the appeal period and that a higher rating was not warranted.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a compensable initial rating for allergic rhinitis, as the evidence did not support a finding of greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passages on both sides or complete obstruction on one side.