Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Veteran's low back condition and left shoulder condition are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's chronic stomach condition (claimed as residuals of appendix removal) and GERD are remanded for further examination and opinion.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is remanded for a VA opinion regarding its preexistence in service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased initial rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected allergic rhinitis is being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding conflicting diagnostic results and whether polyps require surgical intervention.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable initial rating for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis was denied as there were no incapacitating episodes or non-incapacitating episodes of sinusitis requiring treatment. The Veteran's TDIU claim prior to January 6, 2021, was granted due to her service-connected disabilities preventing her from engaging in substantial gainful employment.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, an ear disorder, right ear hearing loss, and depression. The Veteran's claims are also being reviewed for a higher evaluation for scars and for TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis. The right wrist disability and residuals of TBI issues are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is rated at 40 percent effective April 30, 2019. The claim of service connection for a heart disorder has been reopened and granted due to new evidence indicating potential inservice onset. Service connection for allergic rhinitis, asthma, and acquired psychiatric disorders are all granted on a presumptive basis.,The Veteran's right knee, left knee, left shoulder, left hand, and left wrist disorders have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew her claims at the November 2021 Board hearing.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been reopened, but the claim is denied.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis was also denied. The evidence does not support a finding that the condition began during or within one year of separation from active duty.,Benign pulmonary nodule claims were denied as well.

The Veteran's appeals for higher disability ratings for rhinitis and sinusitis are being remanded due to concerns about the competency of the VA examiner who provided medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for new VA examinations and a supplemental statement of the case.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his service-connected GERD, but the opinion did not address whether it was aggravated by other conditions. The case is being remanded for a new opinion addressing these issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for additional evidence regarding service connection for upper respiratory condition, including secondary to a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected allergic rhinitis was dismissed because he requested and confirmed withdrawal of the appeal in May 2022.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's hypertension, allergic rhinitis, and right Achilles tendonitis have been granted service connection. However, the claim for service connection of a low back disability is remanded.,Service connection has not been established for sinusitis.

The Board denied service connection for OSA, remanded issues regarding fungal condition of the toe (aggravation), allergic rhinitis, and left ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions did not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU prior to May 8, 2019. From May 8, 2019 to May 31, 2022, his combined rating was 40%, which does not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for increased ratings for burn scars and service connection for non-allergic vasomotor rhinitis and a left hand condition, to include arthritis and ulnar neuropathy. The Board has found that remand is necessary due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.,The Veteran's claims are currently pending as the VA examinations did not provide sufficient information on whether his current conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's maxillary sinusitis is rated at 50 percent effective March 4, 2021. The evaluation was granted for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and remanded the issues of service connection for sinusitis, increased rating for allergic rhinitis, and TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to inadequate VA examinations for his musculoskeletal disabilities and hearing loss. The claims are also inextricably intertwined with the issue of service connection for left ear hearing loss.