Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a nose injury and finds that new and material evidence has been received. The Veteran's current scar on his nose is considered to be related to an in-service injury, thus granting service connection for this condition. Service connection was not established for any other conditions listed.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding all issues, including service connection for various ankle and knee disabilities, sinus disorder, left thumb sprain, lumbar strain, shoulder degenerative joint disease, and onychomycosis of bilateral feet. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for higher initial disability ratings have been granted, with the left shoulder rotator cuff tear with degenerative changes receiving a 20 percent rating. The right and left foot disabilities each receive a 10 percent rating prior to April 27, 2012, and in excess of 10 percent thereafter. Allergic rhinitis receives a non-compensable rating. Post-operative scars on the right ankle and left shoulder are also rated as non-compensable.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and needs further development to determine if the Veteran's respiratory disability, including sinusitis, rhinitis, and allergies, is related to her military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling VA examinations and obtaining medical records.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, but found that the Veteran's hearing impairment does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA regulations. The other claims were also addressed and denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus was incurred in service and is granted service connection.

The Board found no credible evidence linking the Veteran's current dizziness to service or a service-connected condition. Service connection for allergic rhinitis with sinusitis was granted, but not at a compensable rating as there were no incapacitating episodes of sinusitis or 3-6 non-incapacitating episodes per year.

The Board found that there is no competent evidence linking the Veteran's hypertension to his service or to his service-connected coronary artery disease. Therefore, the claim for service connection for hypertension was denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and an addendum opinion from the December 2011 VA examiners regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for non-allopathic rib cage has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claim prior to the Board's decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sinusitis, including rhinitis and bronchitis, was incurred during active service.

The Veteran's hypertension, bilateral pes planus, scar above the right eyebrow, and allergic rhinitis were not found to warrant higher ratings. The Veteran's patellofemoral pain syndrome with synovitis was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case for another VA examination with an ENT specialist to assess the current nature and severity of the Veteran's service-connected disability of the nose and dysfunction in the left ear, including whether a separate rating is warranted.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an eye disorder (myopia) is granted as it was aggravated by a superimposed injury during service.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis disability is denied as there is no evidence of nasal obstruction or polyps.

The Board finds that the Veteran's death was not caused by or a result of any service-connected disability, and thus service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current lumbar spine disability and allergic rhinitis are not related to service, and thus denied both claims.

The Veteran's respiratory disability, including hay fever and asthma, is presumed to be due to Agent Orange exposure. The Board finds that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature, severity, and cause of any respiratory disorders found to be present.