Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal was denied for various conditions, including allergic rhinitis, left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, hernia condition, right ankle and leg disabilities, sinusitis, cervical spine and lumbar spine conditions, chronic heart disease, chronic heart failure, hypertension, and sleep apnea. The appeals were all denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating or service connection.

The Veteran's appeals have been withdrawn and are dismissed due to the withdrawal by his representative.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding various conditions and ratings, as the Veteran requested to withdraw all claims.

The Veteran's service connection claims for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and asthma have been remanded due to insufficient examination reports. The claims are reopened on new evidence.

The Veteran withdrew all pending appeals, including those related to migraines, IBS, and sinusitis/Allergic rhinitis.

The Board has identified a duty to assist error by the RO in failing to request records from both the Air Force Service Branch and his Air Force Reserve unit for the back disability claim. The Veteran should receive a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's back disability is related to service.,For the eosinophilic esophagitis, hypertension, and rhinitis claims, the Board has identified a duty to assist error by the RO in failing to provide the Veteran with a VA examination. The Veteran should receive a VA examination to determine if these disabilities are related to service or resulted from an undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's rhinitis and sinusitis may be related to his service, specifically his exposure to herbicides like Agent Orange. However, due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error, the Board is remanding the case for an additional VA examination with medical opinion based on full consideration of the Veteran's documented medical history and assertions.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for alopecia areata is denied.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, a respiratory disorder, bronchitis, and COPD is remanded due to incomplete records and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected sinusitis with allergic rhinitis has not been found to meet the criteria for a compensable rating, as his symptoms have not resulted in incapacitating episodes requiring bed rest and treatment by a physician.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70% rating from September 30, 2021 until February 7, 2022. Service connection for hypertension, chronic rhinitis, and chronic sinusitis are granted beginning August 10, 2022 due to the PACT Act. Service connection for GERD is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, heart disability, skin disability (tinea manus), headaches, and vertigo due to inadequate development and failure to provide proper notice regarding fees for obtaining medical records.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for post-operative residuals of allergic rhinitis surgery including a scar should be remanded due to additional evidence being added to the claims file.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a nasal condition and allergic rhinitis due to insufficient medical opinions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which he contends are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date of November 6, 2015, for the award of service connection for allergic rhinitis status post septoplasty is granted.,The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for lumbar strain with minimal arthritis and PTSD are denied.

Service connection is granted for rhinitis, sinusitis, tinnitus, and sleep apnea.,The Veteran's child (B.C.) was recognized as his helpless child for VA benefits purposes on the basis of permanent incapacity for self-support prior to attaining age 18.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for additional medical examinations and records, as the most recent evaluations are from three years ago.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as they were received within one year of his separation from active service, and the effective dates cannot be earlier than August 1, 2013.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, finding that the evidence is approximately evenly balanced as to whether these disabilities began during active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and asthma have been granted. The claims for service connection for bronchitis and COPD have been denied.

The Veteran's service connection claim for allergic rhinitis is granted. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded.