Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development, including obtaining private treatment records and conducting a new VA examination for respiratory disorders. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

Service connection is granted for bilateral plantar fasciitis, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and recurrent bronchitis with chronic cough and chest pain due to in-service exposure to burn pits.,Service connection is denied for hypotension as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), folliculitis of the chest, back, and arms, or pseudofolliculitis barbae. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate reasons and bases in the November 2020 decision, specifically failing to address nasal blockage, ameliorative effects of medication, and whether a separate rating for headaches is warranted. The Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis must be evaluated without medication effects, and an opinion on the nature and etiology of his headaches should be provided.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU and remanded his increased rating claims. The decision found insufficient evidence to show that the Veteran was unemployable due to service-connected disabilities during the appellate period.

The Board has decided that the Veteran is unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities and has granted a TDIU. The issue of entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for sarcoidosis remains pending as it requires further development.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development, including those related to the Veteran's right thumb disability, acquired psychiatric disability, left and right shoulder disabilities, bilateral hip and knee disabilities, neck disability, allergic rhinitis, and headache disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a recurrent respiratory disability, including allergic rhinitis and asthma, due to incomplete records. The VA should obtain all relevant VA records that could help in resolving the appeal.

The Veteran's initial compensable ratings for allergic rhinitis, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension have been denied.,The Veteran's migraine headaches are currently rated as noncompensable prior to October 8, 2020 and denied thereafter.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee disability, right knee disability, and a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis. The Board found no evidence of chronic disabilities in service or within one year after separation that could be presumed due to exposure to Agent Orange or other environmental factors. The Board also found insufficient medical evidence to support the Veteran's assertions of continuity of symptoms from service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating or an earlier effective date in several areas, including cervical spine, thoracolumbar spine, lower extremity radiculopathy, allergic rhinitis, and chronic sinusitis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including back disability, right knee and left knee disabilities, left hip disability, rhinitis, sinus headaches, loss of sense of smell, and loss of sense of taste. The remand requires obtaining private treatment records from Drs. L. and B., scheduling VA examinations to assess the Veteran's claimed conditions, and providing medical opinions on the relationship between service, including exposure to herbicide agents, and the Veteran's disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations of PTSD and allergic rhinitis, as well as the reopening of her sleep apnea claim, have been dismissed due to her withdrawal of these appeals prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for seasonal allergic rhinitis and cervical dysplasia have been granted. The Veteran is also awarded a 10% disability rating for her appendectomy scar, effective July 11, 2022.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as her service-connected disabilities do not prevent her from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of her claimed conditions.,Additional evidence is needed to determine if the Veteran's conditions are related to her active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for any of the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, paranasal condition, and sleep apnea as these conditions are found to have had their onset during active service.

The Veteran's sleep apnea, left shoulder disability, and allergic rhinitis are all rated under the appropriate diagnostic codes. The Board has remanded for further examination to determine if higher ratings can be assigned.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations related to the Veteran's claims for service connection are inadequate and requires further examination by a physician.