Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate prior VA examinations regarding the Veteran's rhinitis, which is presumed to have pre-existed service. A new examination is needed to determine if it was aggravated by service or had its onset during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee condition is granted, and he is now rated at 60 percent for his respiratory disability. The TDIU claim is also granted due to the combined effect of multiple disabilities. The claims for a rating in excess of 60 percent for the respiratory disability and for service connection for NHL are withdrawn.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for various disabilities, including bilateral pes planus, recurrent sinusitis, and vasomotor rhinitis are granted. However, several issues remain unresolved and need to be remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant, and thus no further action will be taken on these claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including asthma, PTSD, and IBS, are at least as likely to prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted TDIU based on this finding.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The case was remanded for further action.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran has an upper respiratory disability separate from his service-connected deviated nasal septum. The Veteran is seeking service connection for chronic sinusitis and rhinitis.

The Veteran's asthma is granted as secondary to service-connected allergic rhinitis, but the claim for service connection of asthma as secondary to service-connected allergic rhinitis remains pending and needs further development.

The Veteran's deviated septum and allergic rhinitis were rated at 10 percent from August 23, 2021 to November 10, 2022. From November 10, 2022, the rating was increased to 10 percent. The Board also granted a TDIU effective from August 1, 2021.

The Veteran's initial ratings for scar, status post inguinal hernia and allergic rhinitis with deviated septum and sinusitis are denied. The Board finds a remand is necessary to obtain relevant treatment records and conduct an adequate VA examination.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) is denied as the Veteran does not have these conditions for VA purposes.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis is service-connected. However, further development is needed to determine if his deviated nasal septum was incurred in service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied due to lack of evidence linking his claimed conditions to active service or herbicide exposure. The Board also remanded several issues related to knee and hip disorders.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left ankle disorder, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, lung disorder (to include bronchitis), and sleep apnea are not related to service. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding these conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for left knee and left foot disorders, as well as initial compensable ratings for allergic rhinitis, right foot plantar fasciitis, and posttraumatic stress disorder. The Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea, sinusitis, left ankle arthritis, and rosacea are remanded for further examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete information from a previous VA examination regarding treatment for allergic rhinitis and its effects.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ARDS is denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of ARDS. The cases involving left knee, right knee, nasal disorder, sinusitis, and pulmonary disorder are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding potential service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and medical nexus opinion regarding his current disabilities.,The PACT Act requires a VA examination and medical opinion when a veteran participates in a toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) during military service.

The Board has granted service connection for right foot plantar fasciitis and allergic rhinitis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during active service and have continued since.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from being able to perform daily activities and if he requires regular aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the issues of service connection for tinnitus, sleep apnea, and an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for vasomotor rhinitis need to be remanded due to incomplete or insufficient evidence.