Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Veteran's right elbow lateral epicondylitis, chronic rhinitis, right knee strain (limitation of flexion), painful scar from hernia repair, hypertension, lumbar spine disorder, right lower extremity hypoesthesia and paresthesia, left lower extremity hypoesthesia and paresthesia, left knee disorder, and migraine including variants are all granted. The Veteran's service connection for these conditions is established based on direct evidence or presumptive exposure.

The Veteran's service connection claim for allergic rhinitis is granted. However, the Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic allergic rhinitis and denied service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral flat feet/fallen arches, and a respiratory condition (to include shortness of breath). The issue of service connection for sinusitis is remanded.

The Veteran's non-allergic rhinitis and acid reflux have not been granted increased ratings.,Service connection has been established for a psychiatric disorder, right shoulder disorder, and cervical spine disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for back pain has been dismissed as the appeal was untimely filed.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, chronic allergic rhinitis, obstructed sleep apnea (OSA), and urticaria are remanded due to procedural errors.

The Board has remanded the claims for hearing loss, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, headaches, left knee disorder, and right ankle disorder due to insufficient evidence or further clarification is needed.

The appeal of the claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed.,Service connection for hypertension and OSA are granted, with secondary service connection for insomnia disorder as secondary to OSA also being granted.,Service connection for rhinitis, sinusitis, cholecystectomy (gallbladder condition), nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), and a respiratory disability (including asthma and dyspnea) is granted.

The Veteran requested withdrawal of all service connection issues, and the appeal is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and potential errors in duty to assist. The Veteran's lower back condition is being reviewed again, as well as his allergic rhinitis.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims due to inadequate examinations and failure to notify the Veteran of VA treatment records. The claims for tinnitus, allergic rhinitis, right ankle disability, right knee disability, left ankle disability, left hip disability, left knee disability, and left shoulder disability are all being remanded.

The Veteran's sinusitis and allergic rhinitis have been granted effective from February 21, 2022. He is now rated at 30% for his sinusitis.

The Veteran's tinea pedis, left back scar, and allergic rhinitis are not rated higher than the current noncompensable ratings.,Service connection for sinusitis, right achilles tendon strain, depression, and sleep disturbances is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis, as well as service connection for nose bleeds. The Veteran's VA treatment records from December 2021 to April 2022 need to be obtained, and a medical opinion is required regarding the etiology of his nose bleeds.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for bilateral hearing loss, chronic sinusitis, and rhinitis are remanded due to the need for additional development of medical records.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for bronchitis, rhinitis, and sinusitis due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error. A VA examination is required to determine if the Veteran's respiratory disabilities are related to his military service, including exposure to burn pits.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis due to conflicting statements in the May 2023 rating decision, new evidence submitted by the Veteran, and potential exposure during ACDUTRA/INACDUTRA service. The case is being remanded for a VA examination and medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in the record existing prior to the appealed decision, including inadequate examinations and a failure to address continuity of symptoms.

The Board has remanded the issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to February 29, 2024 due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist error regarding employment information from April 2020 onwards.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence. The right ear hearing loss disability claim is denied as there is no current hearing loss disability meeting VA criteria. The IBS rating remains at 30 percent, with sinusitis rated at 10 percent. Allergic rhinitis and headaches are not compensable under current ratings.

The Veteran's right knee condition, rhinitis, and erectile dysfunction are granted with specific disability ratings. However, the Board has remanded several issues including service connection for groin pain, increased rating for hemorrhagic prostatitis, eczema, and pseudofolliculitis barbae.