Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The appeal for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for sinusitis and rhinitis based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE) was dismissed as a matter of law.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis on a presumptive basis due to presumed exposure to fine particulate matter during active duty in Uzbekistan, Qatar, and Afghanistan. The other claims were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the case to obtain an adequate VA examination addressing the Veteran's non-allergic rhinitis, including whether she has or has had nasal polyps.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for rhinitis, finding that the current 30 percent rating adequately addresses her symptoms.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis as there was no evidence of polyps or greater than 50 percent obstruction of nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus and denied service connection for various other conditions, including allergies/rhinitis, right hip joint pain inflammation - range of motion condition, left lower extremity radiates / chronic foot peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity radiates / chronic foot peripheral neuropathy, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, migraine / tension headaches, traumatic brain injury (TBI), sinusitis, sleep apnea, and right foot inversion. The Board remanded several claims for further development.

The Board remands the claims for increased ratings of allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The veteran withdrew the appeal for all issues, including service connection and rating appeals.

The Board granted service connection for chronic allergic rhinitis and remanded the claims for autoimmune associated interstitial lung disease (lung disease) and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for rhinitis and service connection for sinusitis.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including allergic rhinitis, TMJ, cervical strain, and others, to correct a duty to assist error that occurred prior to the April 2024 rating decision on appeal.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including sinusitis, rhinitis, chronic diarrhea, numbness of the left leg and arm, cervical spine disorder, GERD, ureterolithiasis, chest pains and heart palpitations, and lower back pain, as the VA examinations are inadequate.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for non-allergic rhinitis as the evidence did not show symptoms warranting a higher rating.

The Board remands the claim for an initial compensable disability rating for rhinitis (claimed as sinusitis) due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, specifically the failure to provide the Veteran with an adequate VA examination.

The appeal concerning the issues of entitlement to service connection for prostate cancer, chronic sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for chronic rhinitis, finding that the evidence did not support a higher evaluation.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for rhinitis and remanded the claim for service connection for throat condition.

The Board denied service connection for pleurisy, sarcoidosis, and an increased rating for allergic rhinitis as the evidence did not support a finding of current disability or in-service incurrence.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, allergic rhinitis, a back disability (chronic lower back pain), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and a right knee disability (chronic right knee issues) as the evidence did not support a finding of a current diagnosis or a link to service.

The appeal regarding the eligibility to direct payment of attorney fees is remanded for corrective notice due to errors in the May 2024 fee decision.