Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for residuals of a TBI, tinnitus, sleep apnea, and rhinitis due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board denied service connection for a back condition, finding no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to the current condition.,Service connection was also denied for a joint condition (fibromyalgia), vertigo, sinus condition, headache condition (migraines), and gastrointestinal disability (GERD and hiatal hernia).

The Veteran withdrew all his appeals regarding service connection for various conditions and increased ratings, including bilateral hearing loss, allergic rhinitis, headaches, heart disability, GERD, somatic symptom disorder/unspecified depressive disorder, and TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to deficiencies in the record, particularly regarding service connection for joint pain. The Veteran's claim of service connection for GERD and allergic rhinitis remains denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete personnel records and the need for an additional medical opinion regarding his diverticulitis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, acute maxillary sinusitis, rhinitis, right leg fungus, left leg fungus, tinea pedis of the right foot, tinea pedis of the left foot, and an acquired psychiatric disorder have been granted. The effective dates are not specified as they were all granted in a June 2018 rating decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for her service-connected allergic rhinitis, finding that her symptoms did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 6522.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, finding that he was engaged in substantially gainful employment and did not meet the schedular requirements for consideration of a TDIU.

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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient information regarding his reported stressor and lack of verification, as well as other issues related to his back, lungs, hands, and respiratory system. The Veteran will need to provide authorization for release of medical records from certain providers and undergo VA examinations.

The Board has granted increased disability evaluations for sinusitis and PTSD, both to a maximum of 50 percent prior to December 13, 2021. Service connection was also granted for rhinitis but denied for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's sinusitis symptoms have been rated at 30 percent since March 22, 2017. Prior to this date, the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's nasal problems, including chronic rhinitis and turbinate hypertrophy. The examiner is requested to determine if these conditions are at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by service, specifically in-service infections, maladies, and herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's sinus disability, diagnosed as allergic rhinitis, is granted service connection due to presumed exposure during his Gulf War service. Service connection for a lumbar spine disability, left knee disability, and right shoulder disability are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate rationale in a previous VA examination regarding service connection for a sinus condition. The Veteran's claim is being returned for further evaluation and an updated medical opinion.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for tinnitus, hemorrhoids, and allergic rhinitis have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during service or were related to in-service injuries.,Service connection for the lumbar spine disability was also denied as there is no evidence showing it began during service.

A disability rating of 70 percent, and no higher, for Generalized Anxiety Disorder is granted since May 24, 2016.,A 30 percent disability rating, and no higher, for Allergic Rhinitis to include sinusitis is granted.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is found to be at least as likely as not due to his service-connected chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, thus granting service connection for the condition.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but the claims for lower back condition, respiratory/sinus condition, and bilateral shoulder conditions are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for a respiratory disorder due to asbestos exposure and claimed ionizing radiation exposure. The case is being returned for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and providing an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.