Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including depression, anxiety, and memory loss, as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or are related to an in-service injury.

The Board denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and remanded the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's eligibility for specially adapted housing (SAH) is granted due to the loss of use of both lower extremities resulting from service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, finding that the Veteran's condition is related to his active-duty service in Southwest Asia.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps as further development is needed to obtain adequate medical opinions with a sufficient rationale.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings, as well as eligibility for special monthly compensation, DEA benefits, and specially adapted housing.

The Board denied service connection for anemia, B12 deficiency, and allergic rhinitis.

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

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, granted service connection for rhinitis, and denied service connection for sinusitis.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for chronic sinusitis prior to December 9, 2024, and in excess of 30 percent therefrom, as well as an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis.

The Board remands the matter to obtain a more comprehensive examination for the Veteran's allergic rhinitis, as the current evidence is inadequate for rating purposes.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 50 percent for pansinusitis and 30 percent for allergic rhinitis, but denied earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection.

The Board granted service connection for left knee strain, right knee strain, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis based on evidence supporting current diagnoses and a nexus to in-service symptoms.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings or service connection.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death while it was pending before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The appeal for service connection for allergic rhinitis was dismissed as the March 2023 notice of disagreement did not properly identify a valid rating decision to be appealed.

The Veteran withdrew the claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis, and the appeal is dismissed.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals remands the claims for service connection for a recurrent respiratory disability and a recurrent sinus disability, as the Veteran's periods of active duty, active duty for training, and inactive duty for training with both the Army Reserve and the Massachusetts Army National Guard have not been verified and all service medical documentation associated with that duty has not been requested.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 0 percent for respiratory issues, to include rhinitis.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, and denied increased ratings for right shoulder instability, allergic rhinitis, scars, status post right shoulder arthroscopy, and staph MRSA. A separate compensable rating for a neurological disability of the right upper extremity was remanded.