Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis as there was no evidence of greater than 50-percent obstruction of nasal passage on both sides, complete obstruction on one side, or polyps.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and increased rating for chronic rhinitis, denied a higher initial rating for chronic sinusitis, and denied an earlier effective date for service connection of erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's service connection for rhinitis was granted under the PACT Act, while other claims were denied or remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for loss of sense of smell, taste, and allergic rhinitis as the evidence did not show complete loss of these senses or greater than 50 percent obstruction of nasal passages.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis to include secondary intermittent epistaxis, finding that the Veteran's disability more closely approximated allergic rhinitis without polyps, but with greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides due to permanent hypertrophy of the nasal turbinates with secondary intermittent epistaxis.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and rating of a respiratory disorder, as well as an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis, due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable disability rating for his service-connected allergic rhinitis, as there was no evidence of greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis under the PACT Act but denied service connection for chronic sinusitis.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and lumbar dextroscoliosis, finding no evidence of an in-service injury or event that led to these conditions.

The Veteran's April 13, 2011, sinus claim reasonably encompassed a claim for rhinitis; the claim for a higher initial rating for service connected sinusitis was continuously prosecuted since April 13, 2011; and an October 2021 VA-obtained Sinus/Rhinitis Disability Benefits Questionnaire reflects onset of allergic rhinitis in 2006 that is secondary to service connected sinusitis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and TDIU is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for allergic rhinitis as the evidence of record did not support a rating greater than noncompensable.

The appeal was withdrawn by the appellant, and all issues were dismissed.

The Board granted service connection for mixed chronic rhinitis due to toxic exposure risk activity during the Veteran's service in Turkey, but denied service connection for a deviated septum.

The Board restored the 30 percent rating for allergic rhinitis, finding that the reduction was improper. The claim for a higher rating for right elbow epicondylitis with limited flexion was denied.

The Board granted restoration of the 10 percent evaluation for sinusitis, effective November 7, 2022, and remanded the issues of entitlement to an increased rating for a sinusitis condition and a compensable evaluation for allergic rhinitis.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, effective August 10, 2022, under the PACT Act of 2022, due to presumed exposure to burn pits during active duty in Southwest Asia. The claim for direct service connection prior to this date was remanded.

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis and rhinitis, both considered chronic diseases due to particulate matter exposure from the Veteran's service in Southwest Asia. The claim for obstructive sleep apnea was remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, bilateral pes planus, chronic left costochondritis, left hip strain, left wrist strain, right wrist strain, and major depressive disorder with insomnia disorder. The appeal was denied for bilateral hearing loss, migraine, thoracolumbar strain, and left lower extremity radiculopathy. The character of discharge from service was not a bar to VA compensation benefits.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, PTSD, a right knee disorder, and a right shoulder disorder. The initial evaluations for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and peptic ulcer disease were also denied.