Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand three issues: the rating for radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, the rating for lumbar DDD, and service connection for a respiratory disability other than allergic rhinitis. The Veteran will need additional examinations and evidence to determine these matters.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for left hip trochanteric pain syndrome, a compensable rating for rhinitis, service connection for sleep apnea (SA), and service connection for right knee disability due to new evidence received since the previous decisions.

The Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis was granted an initial increased rating of 30 percent prior to March 6, 2017. The appeal for a higher rating is denied from March 6, 2017 onward.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss is denied as there is no current disability meeting the definition of a VA compensation disability.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a sinus disability other than allergic rhinitis is denied as there is no evidence of a current sinus disability that was incurred in or caused by service.

The Board has remanded the issue of a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and addressed the service connection claim for headaches, but did not assign any new ratings or effective dates.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for allergic rhinitis and subglottic stenosis of larynx due to insufficient evaluation in the prior examinations. The Veteran needs a new VA examination to evaluate the severity of his disabilities, including any impact from an in-service nose fracture on his current allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory system condition, back condition and bilateral ankle condition have been denied.,Specifically, the Board found that there is no evidence linking the Veteran’s current conditions to his active duty service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for allergic rhinitis and bilateral hearing loss have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeals.,The Veteran's appeals for initial compensable disability ratings for chondromalacia patella syndrome (right knee) and tendonitis (left shoulder), as well as an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for migraines, chronic sinusitis, and adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood have been remanded due to the need for updated medical evidence and examinations.

The Board denied service connection for rhinitis as there was no evidence of a chronic condition during service and the current condition is not related to service.

The Veteran's initial ratings for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis have been denied as her symptoms do not meet the criteria for higher ratings under VA rating criteria.,For allergic rhinitis, a higher initial rating is denied prior to January 21, 2020, and from January 21, 2020, a higher rating is also denied.

The Veteran's initial claim for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis prior to October 2, 2017 was denied. However, a 30 percent disability rating is granted from October 2, 2017.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient initial adjudication of certain issues and for an addendum opinion on his TBI residuals.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis, finding no current disability of either condition.

The Board has granted service connection for a deviated septum and denied an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. The issues of increased ratings for left and right ankle disabilities, bilateral plantar fasciitis, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis are remanded due to the need for additional medical records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, including sinusitis, as there is no current diagnosis of such condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA medical opinion and a need for additional evidence. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed again with new information.

The Board denied service connection for a nasal/respiratory disability including as due to herbicide agent exposure and denied an increased rating for diabetes mellitus, type 2.

The Veteran's non-allergic rhinitis is not rated as compensable, but his right and left ankle disabilities are granted.,Service connection for the Veteran's right and left ankle disabilities has been established due to their onset during service.,A compensable rating for non-allergic rhinitis cannot be assigned.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU. However, due to his unemployability found by the Social Security Administration (SSA), VA must consider whether there is sufficient evidence to substantiate a reasonable possibility that he is unemployable by reason of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's allergic rhinitis as secondary to his service-connected chronic sinusitis.