Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for asthma, eczematoid dermatitis, and allergic rhinitis are being remanded due to incomplete examination reports and the need for new VA examinations.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.,An effective date of March 26, 2023 for the 40 percent evaluation for degenerative disc disease and lumbosacral strain has been granted.,An earlier effective date than April 17, 2024 for the 50 percent evaluation for temporomandibular joint dysfunction is denied.,The Veteran's lower extremity radiculopathy evaluations are all denied as they do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's migraines are rated at their maximum schedular rating of 50 percent and no extraschedular evaluation has been granted.,The Veteran's left knee chondromalacia is also rated at its maximum schedular rating of 10 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is dismissed for the issue of service connection for facial scarring. A 10 percent initial rating, but no higher, is granted for tension headaches. The issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, allergic rhinitis, obstructive sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and IBS with GERD are remanded.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is being remanded for further development to determine if it is related to service, secondary to their rhinitis, or aggravated by their rhinitis.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and effective dates for angioedema and allergic rhinitis have been denied due to the lack of evidence meeting the criteria for a compensable rating.,The non-compensable evaluations for angioedema and allergic rhinitis remain unchanged, with their respective effective dates.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis was denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating.,The Veteran's claim for chronic sinusitis was granted with a 10% disability rating, considering his symptoms and medical records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further review of his migraine headaches and recurrent sinusitis ratings, as well as the TDIU issue. The VA examiner did not account for the Veteran's past surgeries related to his sinusitis.

The Veteran's service connection claim for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis was denied as there is no evidence of such conditions during service, and the exposure to toxic chemicals claimed by the Veteran did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection under the PACT Act or other regulations.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, sinusitis, and rhinitis were denied as there was no effective date earlier than November 8, 2023 due to the lack of a timely filed claim within one year of his separation from service.

The Board has dismissed all issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims for heart palpitations, right ear hearing loss disability, sinusitis, and increased ratings for various conditions. The Veteran was granted a compensable rating (10%) for left carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Veteran's service connection claims for chronic sinusitis, asthma, and allergic rhinitis have been granted based on the PACT Act, which recognizes these conditions as presumptively linked to exposure to burn pits during military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran requires aid and attendance of another person due to his service-connected disabilities, with a focus on PTSD. However, there is insufficient evidence in the record to determine if he requires regular aid and attendance as a result of these conditions or solely from PTSD. The case is being remanded for further evaluation.

The appeals of the denials of service connection for allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, hearing loss, and vision loss have been withdrawn. The appeals of the denials of service connection for left shoulder disability, right hand disability, and right upper extremity CTS (claimed as radiculopathy) are remanded.

The Veteran's left and right foot disabilities are granted as service-connected, with the condition of allergic rhinitis also being granted due to aggravation during service in Southwest Asia.,Service connection is established for bilateral flat feet, which began during active duty service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis is etiologically related to his service, specifically his exposure to Agent Orange during his time in Vietnam. As a result, the criteria for service connection have been met.

An effective date of June 27, 2015, but no earlier, for the award of service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is granted. The Veteran's allergic rhinitis warrant a compensable rating.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis as the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a 10% rating under Diagnostic Code 6522 due to lack of nasal obstruction or polyps.

The Board has granted service connection for an eating disorder (anorexia nervosa) and sinus issues, finding that the Veteran's conditions began during her active service and have continued since then.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, rhinitis, and irritable bowel syndrome has been dismissed as the Veteran's representative requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of sinusitis.,An increased rating to 50 percent for migraines is granted, subject to controlling regulations governing the payment of monetary awards.,Entitlement to a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis is denied.,A rating of 70 percent for PTSD is granted, but no higher.,Service connection for lower urinary tract symptoms is granted.