Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for various conditions, including arthritis, respiratory disabilities, scleroderma, fibromyalgia, stomach disability, and DM type II with diabetic retinopathy and neuropathy. The Veteran's participation in a TERA is acknowledged, but further development is needed to address her exposure claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obesity, which is a component in determining whether his service-connected orthopedic and psychiatric disabilities cause or aggravate his obesity.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that it is secondary to his service-connected asthma, chronic sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and other conditions, have prevented him from securing or maintaining gainful employment throughout the appeal period. The Board has granted a TDIU based on his combined disability rating of 90 percent.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a respiratory condition due to asbestos exposure. The Veteran's military occupational specialty as a gas turbine engine, engine room operator (GSM) is considered sufficient evidence of asbestos exposure.

The Veteran's petition to reopen her claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis, as well as deviated nasal septum.

The Veteran's initial ratings for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis have been denied, with the case being REMANDED for further examination.,Service connection claims for bilateral flatfoot and plantar fasciitis and calcaneal spurs are also REMANDED.

Service connection is granted for fibromyalgia, headaches, and a respiratory disorder (sinusitis, rhinitis). Service connection is denied for diabetes mellitus type II.,Service connection is remanded for deviated septum, chronic fatigue, sleep apnea, and hypothyroidism.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection. The case is being remanded to allow for a review of new and relevant evidence.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his claims for joint and/or muscle pain, a bilateral eye disability (conjunctivitis), and a fatigue. The Board granted service connection for sinusitis, rhinitis, and asthma.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for nasal disorder and blood disorder, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis. Service connection is also granted for GERD but the claim for bilateral hearing loss remains pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for ischemic heart disease, stomach condition (gastritis and/or GERD), and allergic rhinitis due to insufficient evidence resolving his claims. The VA is required to provide a new examination with a cardiologist, gastroenterologist, and allergist to determine if these conditions are related to service, specifically Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine, lumbar strain, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, hernia, allergic rhinitis (allergies), and plantar fasciitis due to incomplete STRs and other procedural issues.,Specifically, the Veteran was not provided proper notification regarding her STRs as required by 38 C.F.R. § 3.159(e).

The Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis and service connection for hypertension were denied. The claim for TDIU prior to August 15, 2017, is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and fibromyalgia have been denied. The Veteran has been granted a 50% rating for migraine headaches, effective August 1, 2014, with no higher ratings allowed.

The Veteran's service-connected tension headaches and migraines with aura are granted an initial 50 percent evaluation, effective from September 1, 2012. The Veteran's service-connected vasomotor rhinitis is not rated higher than the current noncompensable evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for an earlier effective date of service connection. The initial ratings assigned for various disabilities were also denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right ankle disorder due to insufficient evidence showing that his current condition is related to his active military service.,The Board has also remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot disorder, PTSD, OSA, sinusitis, and rhinitis. These issues are pending further examination and/or medical opinion.