Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board granted an initial 10 percent disability rating for non-allergic rhinitis and a 30 percent initial disability rating for sinusitis, but denied higher ratings for both conditions.

The claim for an initial compensable rating for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis is remanded due to inadequate VA examination.

The appeal for service connection for various conditions has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The appeal for service connection for various conditions was dismissed as untimely because the Veteran did not timely file a VA Form 10182 within one year of the May 2021 rating decision, and good cause has not been shown.

The Board granted earlier effective dates of June 28, 2021, for service connection for allergic rhinitis and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but denied the claims for an ankle disability, left knee disability, respiratory disability, and initial ratings in excess of 0 percent for acne and a dark colored rash.

The Board remands the claim for an initial compensable rating for chronic rhinitis due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, requiring rescheduling of a VA examination.

The Board remands the claims for an initial compensable rating for migraines and service connection for sleep apnea, sinusitis, and rhinitis due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for service-connected allergic rhinitis and hemorrhoids with rectal bleeding, as the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable criteria.

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

The Board remands the claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis to cure a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board granted service connection for chronic rhinitis and restrictive lung disease, but dismissed the claim for bilateral hearing loss and denied constrictive bronchitis.

The Board denied service connection for a recurrent sinus disability to include sinusitis and remanded several other claims related to respiratory, prostate, sleep, colon, esophageal, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, shoulder, foot, and plantar fasciitis disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, headaches, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), while denying service connection for gastroenteritis. The rating assigned was 10 percent for left ankle scars and 20 percent for bilateral dry eye syndrome with pinguecula.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, finding that the Veteran's condition had its initial onset during her Persian Gulf service and is presumptively service-connected.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and denied the claims for service connection for sinusitis, an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for urinary frequency, and evaluations in excess of 10 percent for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy. The issues related to non-allergic rhinitis, PTSD, fatigue, erectile dysfunction, bilateral pes planus, and fibromyalgia were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for rhinitis and sinusitis under the PACT Act, while remanding the claim for chronic fatigue syndrome due to insufficient evidence.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis to correct pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors.

The Board granted an effective date of May 16, 2022, for the award of service connection for allergic rhinitis based on the Veteran meeting eligibility criteria under a liberalizing law.

The Board granted service connection for a back condition, tinnitus, and a gastrointestinal condition (GERD), while denying service connection for hypertension. The claims for headaches and carpal tunnel syndrome were remanded.

The Board granted an initial rating of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis and remanded the claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus.