Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for vasomotor rhinitis with epistaxis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), left ankle osteoarthritis, and right ankle strain have been granted. The Board found that these conditions are related to service due to exposure in the Persian Gulf War.

The Veteran's recurrent respiratory disability, including allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, is being remanded for further evaluation due to exposure to fine particulate matter during his service in the Persian Gulf War. The TDIU claim prior to March 14, 2014, is also being remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted an initial 10 percent rating.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis, neutropenia, and erectile dysfunction are all denied initial compensable ratings.

The Board has ordered a remand to determine the severity of the Veteran's service-connected rhinitis and deviated septum from July 5, 2010, to July 6, 2021. The remand is due to insufficient compliance with previous directives regarding procedures for removing nasal polyps and hypertrophy of nasal turbinates.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis had its onset during her active service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, pseudofolliculitis barbae, an acquired psychiatric disorder (adjustment disorder, anxiety, and depression), and lumbar spine osteoarthritis. The criteria for direct service connection have been met in all cases.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a thyroid nodule, including due to ionizing radiation exposure and chemical exposure. The issues of headaches and allergic rhinitis have been withdrawn.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for rhinitis as a chronic respiratory condition is granted.,The claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's sleep apnea disorder was granted a 50% disability rating prior to October 1, 2020. A higher rating is denied since that date.,The Veteran's cervical spine disability was granted a 20% disability rating prior to May 7, 2018. A higher rating is denied since that date.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis does not warrant an initial compensable disability rating.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety) was granted a 70% disability rating.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for service-connected allergic rhinitis and service connection for a left hand and finger disability due to inadequate reasons provided in previous decisions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to outstanding medical records and inadequate VA opinions. The Veteran's respiratory conditions, including allergic rhinitis, need further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating higher than 10 percent for allergic rhinitis prior to June 26, 2019 is granted. The claim for a higher rating thereafter remains in appellate status.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma is remanded due to the need for additional development of his VA treatment records and any relevant private treatment records.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities are remanded due to the need for additional development of his service treatment records, including those from Camp Hovey, Korea.,The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating higher than 10 percent for allergic rhinitis prior to June 26, 2019 is granted. The claim for a higher rating thereafter remains in appellate status.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis and GERD have been granted service connection. The right ankle disability is remanded for further examination.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinions provided are inadequate and requires additional remands for addendum opinions regarding whether the Veteran's disabilities are aggravated by his service-connected psychiatric disability, COPD with asthma, or tobacco use disorders.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's sinus conditions and their relationship to service-connected traumatic deviated nasal septum status post septoplasty.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of nexus opinion for the Veteran's claimed allergic rhinitis. A new VA examination and/or opinion is required.

The Veteran's respiratory disability, diagnosed as rhinitis, is presumed to be related to his service in Southwest Asia and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected duodenal ulcer, rhinitis, headaches, and asthma do not render him unemployable. His TDIU claim is denied as his combined disability rating of 80% does not meet the schedular requirement for a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the need for additional VA treatment records related to these claims.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 30% rating for allergic rhinitis, effective June 8, 2015. The increased rating claim for cervical strain with degenerative changes and TDIU claim are remanded due to insufficient evidence.