Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Veteran is granted a higher rating for SMC under section 1114(o) and awarded two separate ratings of SMC based on loss of use of both feet due to service-connected peripheral neuropathy and need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as he is currently employed and has been for several years.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to May 20, 2018. The Board denied the claim for TDIU as there was no evidence showing he was unemployable due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected PTSD, effective July 19, 2010.

The Board denied service connection for allergies, bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, rhinitis, and asthma as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during service or were related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent effective February 2, 2021. The RO denied increased ratings for chronic sinusitis and GERD, but granted service connection for hypertension secondary to herbicide exposure and denied service connection for allergic rhinitis.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further development, including an examination to determine if the Veteran needs aid and attendance or is housebound based on his service-connected conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for loss of vision in both eyes, allergies, bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus type II, sleep apnea, and a heart disorder. The claim for residuals of a mouth injury is also denied.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable evaluation for allergic rhinitis and service connection for a throat condition was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of current disabilities warranting these claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis was denied as there were no findings of greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passages on both sides or complete obstruction on one side, or nasal polyps.,An initial evaluation of 10 percent for GERD prior to July 22, 2019 was granted. The Veteran's GERD with IBS and diverticulitis is not entitled to a higher evaluation as there were no findings of vomiting, material weight loss, hematemesis or melena, anemia, or severe impairment of health.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for allergic rhinitis, status post polypectomies is granted. The Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted. Service connection for vasomotor rhinitis is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether chronic rhinitis is related to service, specifically cold exposure during active duty.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities, including low back strain with degenerative joint disease. The TDIU will be granted but without an effective date.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for the Veteran's allergic rhinitis, finding that his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on obstruction or polyps.

The Board has remanded the claims due to non-compliance with previous directives and the need for updated VA treatment records, as well as authorizations for private providers' records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, a back disability, and hemorrhoids due to inadequate examination reports and failure to address relevant evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis and sinusitis clearly pre-existed service, but did not worsen during service. Therefore, service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sinusitis, bilateral knee disabilities, and right ankle disability due to insufficient reasons and bases. The claim for eye disabilities is also remanded with specific inquiries regarding etiology.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, allergic rhinitis, and sleep apnea. The issues have been remanded due to incomplete development.