Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a respiratory disorder, including claims related to asbestos exposure and claimed ionizing radiation exposure. The evidence did not support a link between any in-service exposures and the current diagnoses.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for allergic rhinitis was denied due to the lack of evidence showing greater than 50 percent obstruction of either nasal passage or presence of polyps.,Increased ratings for right and left hip conditions were denied as there is no evidence of additional loss of range of motion due to pain.

The Veteran's residuals of TBI, PTSD with memory loss, seizures, IBS, tinnitus, and rhinitis have led to a need for regular aid and attendance. The Board has determined that the Veteran requires assistance in eating, personal hygiene including toileting and showering, and medication management due to his service-connected conditions. Therefore, SMC based on aid and attendance is granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for rhinitis and migraine headaches, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis has not resulted in nasal polyps, 50 percent or greater obstruction in both nasal passages, or complete obstruction in one nasal passage. Therefore, the claim for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis is denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The lumbar spine disability was rated at 40 percent, the rhinitis with deviated septum was rated noncompensable, sinusitis was rated noncompensable, migraines were rated noncompensable, and ingrown toenail was not service-connected.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The low back disability was granted a 40 percent rating, but no higher. Other conditions had their ratings denied.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations and service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals.

The Veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent and a higher rating is denied.,The Veteran's PTSD is remanded for further development to determine if it warrants an increased rating.

The Board has remanded the claims due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's conditions. The Veteran is required to undergo further examinations and provide updated medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his right distal radius fracture with enthesophyte (limitation of flexion) and limitation of pronation.,Service connection for sinusitis and a nasal disability diagnosed as chronic rhinitis are also remanded.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and rhinitis, finding that the Veteran's conditions pre-existed his active service and did not worsen during service. The Board also denied service connection for an intestine disorder, concluding that there was no evidence of its development in service or due to exposure to toxins.,The VA examiner concluded that any intestine disorder was less likely than not caused by the Veteran's active service or exposure to toxins.

The Board denied service connection for rhinitis, sinusitis, and migraine headaches as there was no evidence of current disabilities or a causal relationship to service.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of restless leg syndrome, migraines, erectile dysfunction, gallstones, and allergic rhinitis as secondary to service-connected PTSD due to concurrent elections.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete VA treatment records and the need for a retrospective medical opinion regarding the Veteran's allergic rhinitis prior to May 3, 2023.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and sleep disturbance have been dismissed due to untimely Notice of Disagreement (NOD) filings.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines has been granted, as it is secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted an effective date of January 17, 2018, for the award of service connection for rhinitis and denied a higher initial evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of her acquired psychiatric disorder, low back disability, chronic migraines, skin condition, and respiratory condition.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a right ankle disability, right hip disability, left hip disability, frequent urination, or allergic rhinitis during the pendency of the claims. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is not rated as compensable, and the Board finds no evidence of GERD, gastrointestinal condition, or CFS.,The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of GERD, gastrointestinal condition, or CFS.