Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is caused by his service-connected sinusitis with allergic rhinitis, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural issues, including scheduling a videoconference hearing for the Veteran.

The Veteran's hypertension, skin disorder, and allergic rhinitis claims are being remanded for additional development as the VA examiners did not provide sufficient rationale or consider all pertinent evidence in their opinions.

The Board has remanded the case for consideration of additional evidence received since the May 2010 supplemental statement of the case. The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial ratings are pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability for VA compensation purposes and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The claim for sinus disorder is remanded to obtain an addendum opinion regarding its etiology, presuming it was present at service entrance. The claim for tinnitus is also remanded for an addendum opinion addressing whether noise exposure in service caused or aggravated the Veteran's tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disorder and allergic rhinitis did not have their onset during service or are otherwise related to service, thus denying his claims for service connection.

The Veteran requested to withdraw all his appeals, and the Board has dismissed the appeal due to this request.

The Veteran's recurrent sinusitis and allergic rhinitis were initially manifested during active service, and the Board finds that service connection is now warranted based on this evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and an addendum medical opinion addressing his respiratory conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, maxillary and frontal sinusitis, right knee chondromalacia, and allergic rhinitis, have rendered him unable to maintain any form of substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational background.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to specified dates for various service connection determinations. The appeals are dismissed.

The Board found new and material evidence to reopen the claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, but denied the claim as there was no current diagnosis of such condition.

The Veteran is entitled to an annual clothing allowance for the year 2013 due to his use of a VA-provided ankle brace that causes premature wearing of his clothing.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was reopened, and he is now entitled to a 30 percent rating for migraine headaches.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis remain denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and hay fever, as well as his claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for hiatal hernia and GERD due to in-service medication, were denied.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is related to in-service noise exposure and service connection for this condition has been granted. The other issues on appeal are pending further development.

The Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis with deviated septum is rated at 30 percent, effective January 26, 2008.,The Veteran's postoperative residuals of a fracture of the left first toe with a scar are currently rated at 10 percent, effective January 26, 2008.

The Board is remanding the case for further examination and opinion regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is caused or aggravated by his service-connected deviated septum and/or maxillary sinusitis with allergic rhinitis and sinus headaches.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including an opinion on whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is caused or aggravated by his service-connected maxillary sinusitis and/or allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's sinusitis and allergic rhinitis have been rated at 30 percent, the maximum available under the rating schedule.