Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been granted for right foot plantar fasciitis, left foot plantar fasciitis, post traumatic residual pain of the right elbow, and respiratory insufficiency disorder. The claim for a rating in excess of 0 percent for allergic rhinitis has been denied. Service connection was not established for chronic sinusitis.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy are being remanded due to the need for additional development and medical opinions.

The Veteran's cervical strain is granted an initial rating of 20 percent, but not higher. The Veteran's chronic constipation and allergic rhinitis are denied initial compensable ratings.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to readjudicate his claim for service connection for an immune system deficiency, including chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis. The new evidence submitted supports a finding that these conditions are related to service exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the inextricability of issues regarding an effective date for SMC and TDIU. Additional development is needed, including requesting employment information from former employers.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for sinusitis and rhinitis due to insufficient VA medical opinions regarding the onset of symptoms in service and their relation to exposure during active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic rhinitis and headaches, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his active duty service. The decision also grants secondary service connection for headaches due to his service-connected PTSD and cervical strain.

The Veteran's claim for DEA benefits under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 was granted effective April 17, 2024, based on his multiple service-connected disabilities. The Board found that the earliest possible effective date is April 17, 2024, which the Veteran has been granted and believes to be the correct date.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for allergic rhinitis and lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis, IVDS, and degenerative disc disease other than IVDS were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis, thoracolumbosacral strain with scoliosis, and rhinitis. Attorney fees are eligible based on past-due benefits resulting from this decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is at least as likely as not due to his service-connected allergic rhinitis, and thus grants service connection for OSA.

The Veteran's service connection for allergic rhinitis was granted with a 10% rating effective October 23, 2023. The claimant received an earlier effective date of October 23, 2022.

The Board has dismissed the appeals as the Veteran withdrew his appeal for all issues related to service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has granted earlier effective dates of August 15, 2005 for the grant of service connection for sinusitis and rhinitis. The claim for an earlier effective date for lumbar fusion scars is denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis and has remanded his claim for service connection for residuals of E. Coli infection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his claimed disabilities, as well as errors in the pre-decisional duty to assist.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral ankle condition, right wrist condition, and allergic rhinitis due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated during active service.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of a creative organ have been dismissed without prejudice as the respective decisions implementing the July 26, 2023 Board decision are not appealable.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions including allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, vertigo/dizziness, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), head injury, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have been dismissed without prejudice as the respective decisions implementing the July 26, 2023 Board decision are not appealable.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for headaches, rhinitis, and sleep apnea due to potential secondary etiology from service-connected psychiatric disabilities. The other issues remain pending.