Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis and rhinitis, finding that his conditions did not manifest during his first period of active service or were not aggravated by his second period of active duty. The Board also found that his hypertension was not shown to be related to his first period of active service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, TMJ disorder, hypertension, and respiratory disorder due to new evidence received since the last final denial.

The Board has determined that the VA opinions are inadequate and remands the cases for further development.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, as secondary to his service-connected rhinitis, needs further examination and evaluation. The case is being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's respiratory disorders, including asthma and COPD, as well as his ENT disorders, including maxillary sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and hypertrophy of the right inferior turbinate, all related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of his claim for allergic rhinitis. The Board found that new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen his previously denied claims for panic disorder, sinus condition, acquired psychiatric disorder (unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder), and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for allergic rhinitis was denied. The Board found that the assigned 10 percent evaluation adequately contemplates all symptomatology associated with the Veteran’s disability, and there is no basis for a schedular rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee, allergic rhinitis, and hypertension due to a lack of recent VA examinations. The Veteran is also being remanded for a TDIU claim as her service-connected disabilities have prevented her from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, and an addendum opinion is needed from the VA examiner.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for the Veteran's allergic rhinitis, finding that it did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code (DC) 6522.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and a new one must be conducted to determine if the Veteran currently has nasal polyps associated with his allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied service connection for a chronic respiratory disorder, including sinusitis, bronchitis, and allergic rhinitis, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are not related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death prior to a final decision. The claims for increased ratings and effective dates are moot.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is rated at 60% from December 9, 2019. The Board found that the Veteran was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service connection claims for recurrent bilateral cerumen impaction, vitamin D deficiency, left and right foot ingrown toenails, boutonniere deformity of the right 5th digit, allergic rhinitis, external hemorrhoids, hypertension, right knee instability, left knee instability, right knee osteoarthritis, and left knee osteoarthritis have been granted. The Veteran's service connection claims for initial compensable rating for hypertension, initial 20 percent rating for right knee instability prior to September 21, 2020, initial 30 percent rating for right knee instability from September 21, 2020, initial 20 percent rating for left knee instability prior to September 21, 2020, and initial 30 percent rating for left knee instability from September 21, 2020 have been granted. The Veteran's service connection claims for right knee osteoarthritis and left knee osteoarthritis have not been granted.

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to her active service. The Board also found that her current sinusitis is aggravated by her service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's lay statements and the need for an addendum opinion regarding the nature and etiology of his sleep apnea, including whether it is related to service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's sinus condition is related to service or secondary to his service-connected traumatic brain injury.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis, finding that his condition clearly and unmistakably pre-existed his service and was not aggravated by it.

The Board denied service connection for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, finding that the evidence did not support a link to active service. The Veteran's current diagnosis of allergic rhinitis was attributed to environmental allergens rather than service-related exposures.