Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU as his service-connected disabilities, in combination, did not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis and tinnitus has been granted. Service connection is established for both conditions on a direct basis due to their onset during active duty.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for allergic rhinitis is denied.,The claims for service connection of sleep apnea and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded due to the need for additional development of medical evidence.,The claim for service connection of a lung disorder is remanded due to the need for additional development of medical evidence.,

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is secondary to her service-connected allergic rhinitis and/or asthma. The VA must obtain an addendum opinion from a qualified ear, nose, and throat specialist on the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypothyroidism status post radiation for hyperthyroidism and sinusitis also diagnosed as allergic rhinitis. The appeal is being remanded to obtain an addendum opinion regarding whether sleep apnea was incurred in active service.,Sleep apnea secondary to sinusitis has not been established, but the Veteran's Article 15 charge and complaints of fatigue during service suggest a possible connection.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for allergic rhinitis has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, both presumed due to exposure to particulate matter during the Persian Gulf War. The other issues are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for Parkinson's Disease, SMC based on the need for aid and attendance (A&A), and TDIU due to issues with the August 1954 service treatment notation regarding a nose injury. The Veteran is seeking service connection for his Parkinson's Disease being related to this in-service injury and also secondary to other service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory condition, including asthma, allergic rhinitis, and COPD, is remanded due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of his conditions. The claims file must be provided to a VA physician who will provide an addendum opinion addressing the nature and etiology of the Veteran's respiratory condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis, lumbosacral spine disability, cervical spine disability, and fibromyalgia are being remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and breathing problems due to asbestos exposure are being remanded as new opinions are needed.,The Veteran's claim for allergic rhinitis is being remanded because his condition may have worsened since the last examination.,The Veteran's claim for right shoulder disability is being remanded due to insufficient evidence of increased severity over time.,Whether the character of the Veteran's discharge during December 1998 to October 2001 constitutes a bar to VA compensation benefits is being remanded as new opinions are needed regarding mental health issues and insanity.,The Veteran's claim for an undiagnosed illness or MUCMI, including weight changes, idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis, spondylitis, autoimmune disease, and chronic fatigue, is being remanded due to the need for clarification of his medical records.,The Veteran's claim for periodic numbness of the lip and jaw (secondary to genioglossal advancement surgery) is being remanded as new opinions are needed regarding the nature and etiology of his condition.,The Veteran's claim for residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is being remanded due to inextricability with the character of discharge issue.,The Veteran's claim for a deviated septum is being remanded due to inextricability with the character of discharge issue.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with other claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but additional development is needed due to insufficient evidence of direct service connection.

The Veteran's sinusitis, mixed rhinitis, and asthma are related to her service in the Persian Gulf War. The Board granted service connection on a presumptive basis due to exposure to particulate matter.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for postherpetic neuralgia of the 9th cranial nerve involving the right ear was granted with a 10 percent evaluation effective August 13, 2020. The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability and allergic rhinitis (claimed as sinusitis) are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions. The Veteran is also granted new and material evidence to reopen his claim for service connection for a low back disability.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for allergic rhinitis was denied as there is no probative evidence of nasal polyps or complete obstruction of one nasal passage, and the preponderance of the evidence is against his claim.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities, including back disability, neurological disabilities, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and asthma. The claims are being remanded to allow for further examination and opinion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an upper respiratory disorder, including allergic rhinitis and sinusitis. The primary issue was whether his pre-existing allergies were aggravated by service or if current sinusitis is related to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The Board has remanded the case due to unresolved issues regarding service connection for allergic rhinitis and chronic cough, as well as their relationship to service-connected pulmonary fibrosis.