Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for allergic rhinitis has been dismissed as the claim was granted in full. The claims for GERD and OSA are remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Board has dismissed all pending claims and appeals as the Veteran withdrew her appeal, stating she was already rated at 100 percent.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for various conditions including contact dermatitis, erectile dysfunction, hypersomnolence, insomnia (also claimed as anxiety, depression, social adjustment disorder, and short-term memory loss with lack of concentration), incontinence, prostate condition, numbness of left side of face, and allergic rhinitis due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sinusitis and hypertension due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis has been granted service connection, but the Board denied a higher initial rating as her symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 10% disability rating under Diagnostic Code 6522.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is rated at 10 percent, and the claim for a higher rating is denied.,The Veteran's left hip spider veins are currently rated at 10 percent, and no higher rating is warranted based on current evidence.,The Veteran's left wrist condition is rated at 10 percent, and no higher rating is warranted based on current evidence.

The Board has granted earlier effective dates of January 11, 2021 for the grant of service connection for various disabilities including an acquired psychiatric disorder and multiple musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for restoration of ratings for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis were dismissed as moot.,The Veteran was granted service connection for sleep apnea secondary to PTSD, and for female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD) also secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and consideration of all relevant evidence, including private treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for low back condition, sinus condition, and stomach condition. The Veteran's current diagnoses include degenerative disc disease (DDD) for the low back condition, rhinitis and sinus polyp for the sinus condition, and abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, and blood in stool for the stomach condition.,The Board found that service connection is warranted for all three conditions based on evidence showing their onset during active service. The Veteran's statements and medical opinions supported his claims.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis due to presumed exposure to fine particulate matter during active service in Southwest Asia. However, the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis was denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for higher disability ratings for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis due to a duty to assist error in obtaining an adequate VA examination prior to the February 2021 rating decision.

The Veteran's right shoulder strain and lumbosacral strain are not service-connected, but his allergic rhinitis is granted on a presumptive basis due to exposure in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable, initial rating for the service-connected allergic rhinitis must be remanded to correct a duty to assist error that occurred prior to the January 2020 rating decision. The AOJ will request private medical records from his community care provider.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, GERD, headaches, hypertension, sleep disorder, and plantar fasciitis are remanded due to a duty to assist error. A VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for allergic rhinitis, left hand scar, and obstructive sleep apnea have been denied. The right foot disability (plantar fasciitis) and right shoulder disability claims are remanded for further review.

The Veteran's arteriosclerotic heart disease with myocardial infarction and automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator with coronary artery bypass graft are found to be aggravated by his service-connected paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, leading to the grant of service connection for these conditions. The issues of entitlement to service connection for rhinitis and sinusitis are remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection due to lack of statutory or regulatory authority, and the AOJ correctly started payment in October 2021.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed allergic rhinitis. The claim will be reconsidered with a new opinion from an appropriate VA examiner.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for cause of death and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) due to a duty to assist error, including obtaining verification of the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service at Fort Polk, Louisiana. The examiner is asked to provide an opinion on whether any of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities or medications contributed substantially or materially to the cause of death.