Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis as the evidence did not show greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on either side.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including non-allergic rhinitis and an acquired psychiatric disorder, and remanded several other claims for further development.

The Board granted an initial 10 percent rating for allergic rhinitis, as the Veteran's condition is manifested by symptoms that more closely approximate a greater than fifty percent obstruction of both nasal passages or complete obstruction of one nasal passage.

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

The Board granted an initial 50 percent rating for vestibular migraines and a 30 percent rating for right carpal tunnel syndrome, but denied a compensable rating for rhinitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for allergic rhinitis, as the evidence did not support a higher disability rating.

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

The veteran withdrew the appeal for higher rating and service connection issues related to allergic rhinitis and sinusitis.

The Board denied service connection for 'burn ban' and granted an effective date of May 12, 2020, but no earlier, for the award of service connection for coccydynia. The Board also denied various rating claims.

The Board denied initial compensable ratings for allergic rhinitis, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and a right foot scar due to insufficient evidence of severity required for a compensable rating.

The Veteran withdrew all pending claims and appeals, resulting in the dismissal of these matters.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, finding that new evidence supported a link between the condition and the Veteran's active service.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder and a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis, while remanding claims for service connection for sinus bradycardia, plantar fasciitis, and a left knee disorder.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis, as the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for the Veteran's allergic rhinitis, effective August 5, 2021.

The Board remands the claims for a new medical opinion as to the severity of the service-connected chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis disabilities.

The Board granted restoration of the 70 percent evaluation for PTSD effective February 1, 2024, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was also granted.

The Board granted a 60 percent rating for GERD, and 10 percent ratings for right and left hip impairment of the thigh. The claims for compensable ratings for right and left hip limitation of flexion were denied, as was the claim for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis, which was remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation for left ear hearing loss, an initial compensable evaluation for non-allergic rhinitis, and service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type II (diabetes), and allergic rhinitis, as well as an initial compensable disability rating for sarcoidosis.