Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board granted a 10 percent disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis, finding that it more nearly approximated nasal obstruction of greater than 50 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a compensable evaluation for non-allergic rhinitis, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis, allergic rhinitis, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board remands the claims for a new VA examination and an addendum opinion to address the current severity of the Veteran's allergic rhinitis and whether his nasal disability, including sinus condition and deviated septum, is related to service.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for rhinitis to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding its etiology, particularly considering the Veteran's exposure during Desert Shield/Desert Storm.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a higher initial disability rating for allergic rhinitis, as there was no evidence of nasal polyps or greater than 50 percent obstruction in both nasal passages since April 12, 2023.

The Board denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis status-post nasal reconstruction and deviated nasal septum, effective August 1, 2022.

The Board remands the claims for higher disability ratings for multiple service-connected conditions to correct a duty to assist error, requiring current VA medical examinations.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and denied initial compensable ratings for rhinitis, tension headaches, and remanded the claim for a lower lumbar strain.

The Board granted service connection for headaches, chronic sinusitis, and rhinitis based on new evidence and presumptive exposure to burn pits.

The Board remands the claims for a compensable initial rating for bacterial rhinitis and service connection for sinusitis due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and a compensable initial evaluation for allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable initial rating for allergic rhinitis as the evidence did not support a finding of sufficient obstruction or polyps to warrant a 10 percent or higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and a higher rating for allergic rhinitis, as the evidence did not support a current diagnosis of chronic sinusitis or greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and denied a compensable initial rating for non-allergic rhinitis.

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

The appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for chronic rhinitis is dismissed as it has been granted in a subsequent rating decision.

The Board remands the claim for a compensable rating of allergic rhinitis due to inadequate evidence in the VA examination report.

The Board granted a 100 percent rating for obstructive lung disease and denied an earlier effective date, a compensable rating for rhinitis, and an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for rhinitis.

The Board denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, as the evidence did not support higher ratings under applicable criteria.