Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

Service connection for rhinitis and GERD was granted, but denied for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia.

The Board dismissed the attempted appeals of April 2019, October 2020, November 2020, and December 2020 rating decisions due to untimely notice of disagreement (NOD) filings.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and denied the claims for sinusitis, an increased rating for hypertension, SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ, and other issues. The remaining issues are remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for various conditions, including headaches, hypertension, tinnitus, and allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae and remanded the claims for service connection for back condition, allergic rhinitis, migraines, skin condition, bilateral eye condition, and an acquired psychiatric condition.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected rhinitis as there was no evidence of nasal polyps or greater than 50 percent obstruction on both sides, nor complete obstruction on one side.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for allergic rhinitis and remanded the claim for service connection for sinusitis.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, including as secondary to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran will have an opportunity to provide evidence supporting the theories of obesity as an intermediate step and any toxic exposure risk activities (TERA).

The veteran was granted service connection for sinusitis, right ankle disorder, and left ankle disorder. The issues of rhinitis, right hip disorder, left hip disorder, right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, and a higher disability rating for prostate condition were remanded.

The Board vacated its previous decision and remanded the appeal for further review of new evidence. The Veteran's claims for various conditions and ratings will be re-evaluated.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus were denied. The claims for an initial compensable rating for rhinitis, service connection for ear disability, and pes planus bilateral were remanded.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for tinnitus, dry eye syndrome, right third finger disability, IBS, bladder condition, right wrist disability, and metatarsalgia were denied. The veteran was granted a 50% rating for migraine headaches, a 10% rating for rhinitis, a 50% rating for sinusitis, and a 100% rating for PTSD. Several other claims were remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable disability rating for both sinusitis and allergic rhinitis.

The Board granted an initial effective date of November 16, 2020 for service connection of pulmonary fibrosis, rhinitis, sinusitis, and tinnitus.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic sinusitis and an initial compensable rating for rhinitis. The veteran will undergo new examinations to address specific evidence related to these conditions.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a left ankle disorder was denied. All other claims were remanded for further review.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for allergic rhinitis was denied. The claims for service connection for sinusitis, thyroid disorder, and respiratory disorder were remanded for further evaluation.

Service connection for the veteran's recurrent ingrown toenails of the right big toe was granted. A higher rating for allergic rhinitis was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an effective date prior to November 28, 2022, for a 10 percent evaluation of allergic rhinitis. The evidence did not show nasal polyps or significant obstruction during the appeal period.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus was denied. All other claims were remanded for further review.