Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for rhinitis, sinusitis, and a right ankle condition. The claims for depression were dismissed as moot.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's rhinitis as the evidence did not show symptoms that would warrant a higher rating.

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

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for various service-connected conditions, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable criteria.

The Board denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and remanded the claim for an initial compensable rating for limited flexion, left elbow.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for an increased rating of his respiratory condition to clarify the diagnosed conditions and address a potential rating by analogy.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis and denied an initial compensable disability rating for allergic rhinitis, while remanding the issues of entitlement to service connection for a low back disability and a neck disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and initial compensable ratings, finding that the evidence did not support an earlier date of entitlement or a higher rating.

The Board remands the claims for a compensable rating of diverticulosis, allergic rhinitis, and internal hemorrhoid and intestinal benign neoplasm due to missing VA treatment records from July 2023.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis as the evidence did not show greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side, which would warrant a higher rating.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for GERD with hiatal hernia and hypertension, as new and relevant evidence has been received. The claims for allergic rhinitis, sinus condition, ankle gout, recurrent left shoulder dislocation, and right knee disability are denied as no new and relevant evidence was submitted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher initial evaluations for sinusitis, bronchial asthma, and allergic rhinitis.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of October 1, 2009 for the grant of service connection for allergic rhinitis with chronic recurrent nasal polyps and deviated nasal septum, status post septoplasty.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for sinusitis, rhinitis, and sleep apnea due to a need for additional medical opinions regarding toxic exposure risk activities (TERAs) during service in Southwest Asia and potential secondary causes related to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for rhinitis, and the Board dismissed the case.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic rhinitis due to a lack of evidence showing a current disability.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and denied earlier effective dates, initial ratings higher than 30 percent for chronic adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety, depressed mood, and insomnia, and initial ratings higher than 10 percent for lumbosacral strain. The claims for service connection for various conditions were remanded.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and remanded issues related to allergic rhinitis, dermatitis, sinusitis, and sciatica.

The Board denied service connection for a back condition and an initial compensable evaluation for dermatitis bilateral hands, but granted an initial 10 percent evaluation for ingrowing toenails (right and left great toe) and denied an initial compensable evaluation for allergic rhinitis.