Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board granted restoration of the 10 percent rating for allergic rhinitis effective December 19, 2023, and denied a compensable rating for left great toe dermatophytosis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for allergic rhinitis as there was no evidence of polyps, greater than 50 percent obstruction of both nasal passages, or complete obstruction on one side.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, GERD, and a right knee disability due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for chronic rhinitis, a higher rating for chronic sinusitis, and service connection for throat irritations and infections and pneumonia.

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 Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and allergic rhinitis, granted service connection for asthma with an effective date of August 5, 2021, and granted an earlier effective date of July 30, 2021, for the lumbosacral strain rating. The decision also remanded several other claims.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis as the evidence did not show obstruction of the nasal passage or polyps.

The Board denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and remanded the claim for joint pains. The Veteran was granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD with insomnia disorder and alcohol use disorder prior to October 24, 2021, but not thereafter.

The Board denied service connection for a lumbar spine disability, radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities, and residuals of septoplasty due to insufficient evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for rhinitis and headaches, to include as secondary to a deviated septum, due to the need for additional evidence and examination.

The Board denied the restoration of a 10 percent rating for non-allergic rhinitis, effective June 1, 2024, as there was actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension and an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis due to deficiencies in the VA examinations.

The Board denied ratings in excess of the current levels for allergic rhinitis, hypertension, and noncompensable right arm and left hand thumb scars. However, it granted separate 10 percent ratings for painful right and left hand thumb scars under Diagnostic Code 7804.

The Board remands the claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to procedural errors in the prior SSOCs.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis to satisfy a statutory duty pursuant to a liberalizing law.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and a gastrointestinal disorder, diagnosed as GERD and gastritis, to obtain additional evidence.

The Board grants service connection for a respiratory disability, to include unspecified respiratory disorder and allergic rhinitis, based on the Veteran's in-service symptoms and current diagnosis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in actual loss of use of the lower extremities, thus granting eligibility for financial assistance to purchase an automobile or other conveyance.

The Board remands the claims for an earlier effective date for service connection for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis due to a need for a supplemental medical opinion regarding the Veteran's reported exposure to burn pits during military service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for residuals of a left orbital fracture, an acquired psychiatric disorder, a nasal disability, and residuals of a rib fracture due to missing service records and inadequate medical opinions.