Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder, was denied an initial rating in excess of 50 percent prior to April 13, 2017, and a rating in excess of 70 percent from that date.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis was denied an initial compensable rating prior to December 30, 2019.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis, which approximated greater than 50 percent obstruction on both sides and polyps.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable initial rating for allergic rhinitis was denied as the evidence did not show obstruction of the nasal passage on one or both sides due to her condition, and she does not have polyps. The current noncompensable rating is appropriate.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional development, including a nasal endoscopy and medical opinions regarding secondary disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's lower back disability. The claims for sinusitis and deviated nasal septum have been denied, while the claim for allergic rhinitis is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions were denied, including reactive airway disease, spontaneous ecchymosis, skin disorder, and cardiovascular disorders. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for his respiratory condition or knee disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an addendum medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's headache disorder, specifically whether it is consistent with an undiagnosed illness or a diagnosable but medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a VA sleep apnea examination and addressing whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for psychiatric disability, TBI, and left thigh and tibia disorder have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of these claims.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims of service connection for respiratory disorder and bilateral hearing loss. Service connection is granted for a respiratory disorder (including asthma and allergic rhinitis with hay fever) and reopened claim for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is aggravated by his service-connected allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's left ankle disability is rated at 20 percent, and her sinusitis and allergic rhinitis are each rated at 10 percent. The TDIU claims from January 21, 2015 to March 2, 2021 have been granted, but the TDIU claim from March 3, 2021 has been denied.

The Board has remanded the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities, as it is unclear whether the Veteran has submitted a completed VA Form 21-8940 and/or VA Form 21-4192. The Veteran's TDIU application status needs to be clarified.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions and benefits have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of all remaining claims.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is rated at 100 percent disabling from March 1, 2012. The Board granted a higher rating for his service-connected anxiety disorder and dismissed the TDIU claim as moot due to the grant of a 100 percent rating.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, but has remanded the issue of service connection for hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for left Achilles tendonitis and separate rating for left ankle instability is denied. The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is rated at 10 percent from November 1, 2021.

The Veteran's service connection claims for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis have been granted. The skin condition claim is remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and earlier effective dates were dismissed.,New and material evidence was submitted to reopen claims for service connection for sleep apnea and headaches.

The Board has decided to remand four issues related to the Veteran's hearing loss, lumbosacral strain, and allergic rhinitis. The right ear hearing loss claim is being remanded due to a need for a more current VA examination. The left ear hearing loss, lumbosacral strain, and allergic rhinitis claims are also being remanded as the Veteran testified that his conditions have worsened.