Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board's July 2019 remand for a compensable rating for service-connected sinusitis with seasonal rhinitis is not considered a final decision, so the August 2020 motion for reversal or revision on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) is dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis were denied. The claim for dry eye syndrome with chronic blepharitis is remanded due to incomplete visual field testing.

The Board has remanded the claims for rheumatic fever, rhinitis and hay fever due to missing entrance examination records. The VA needs to make a formal finding of unavailability and notify the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for an MRI of his sinuses and a medical opinion regarding nasal polyps associated with his service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder is granted as service-connected. The issues of service connection for sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, hypertension, and a heart disease (claimed residual of a heart attack) are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or financial assistance in purchasing an automobile and adaptive equipment, as his conditions are not severe enough to warrant such benefits.

The Board has determined that the Veteran meets the criteria for VR&E benefits, other than employment services, to include training in pursuit of a career as an attorney. The decision is based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and his vocational goal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's respiratory disability, including his claimed asthma and other respiratory conditions. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss (BHL) has been denied as there is no evidence of current BHL for VA purposes.,Service connection for hyperlipidemia was also denied because it is not a disability for which compensation can be granted.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis was not manifested by greater than 50 percent obstruction of nasal passage on both sides, complete obstruction on one side, or nasal polyps, which is required for a compensable rating under DC 6522. Thus, the claim for a compensable rating for such disability is denied.

The Veteran's bilateral flatfoot and plantar fasciitis were denied a compensable rating prior to April 17, 2018. A 50 percent rating was granted beginning April 17, 2018 for the condition.

The Veteran's appeals for an increased rating for allergic rhinitis and a TDIU were dismissed as the December 2014 rating decision implementing the Board's November 2014 decision is final.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis was granted a compensable rating of 30 percent effective May 18, 2017. The Veteran's left hand sprain was granted an initial 10 percent rating effective June 25, 2013.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an upper respiratory disability, including sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current disabilities and his military service.

The Veteran's asthma and calcified pulmonary plaques are granted service connection. The issues of service connection for sinusitis, rhinitis, and low back disability are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for allergic rhinitis, asthma, headaches, and menorrhagia with secondary iron deficiency anemia due to new evidence received since the October 2019 denial of service connection.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence supports readjudication of the claims for service connection for allergies, chest pains, headaches, sleep problems, low back disability, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, and right knee disability.,New evidence includes VA treatment records indicating diagnoses such as insomnia, anxiety, migraines, adjustment disorder with depression, and PTSD. The Veteran's history of service-related symptoms is also relevant.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his TBI, rhinitis, and sinusitis.

The Board has granted new and material evidence to reopen claims for service connection for rhinitis and a sleep disorder, but the claims are remanded for further examination and opinion regarding these conditions. The skin condition claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis and PTSD have been granted initial evaluations, with the rating for allergic rhinitis restored to 30 percent effective February 1, 2017. The Veteran is also granted a higher evaluation of 50 percent for PTSD prior to March 29, 2016.