Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability. The claims of chronic rhinitis, deviated septum, lung cancer, and TDIU are being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis and rhinitis were denied as there is no evidence of a current disability, and the preexisting conditions did not worsen during service.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations were denied. The Board found that his deviated septum, allergic rhinitis, and hernia repair scars did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable rating schedule.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess her need for aid and attendance and whether she is housebound due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea. The issues on appeal are whether service connection should be granted for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to sinusitis with allergic rhinitis or chronic pain from service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on multiple conditions was denied. The Board found that hyperlipidemia, a laboratory test result, is not a disability under VA law and therefore cannot be granted.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for chronic rhino-sinusitis, status post septoplasty is being remanded due to the need to obtain Social Security Administration records and medical records.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis has not been productive of polyps, an obstruction of the nasal passage greater than 50 percent on both sides, or a complete obstruction on one side. As a result, he is not entitled to an initial compensable evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted for a low back disability, allergic rhinitis, and left shoulder impingement syndrome with osteoarthritis. The remaining issues are either not addressed or remain pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis improved and no longer warrants a rating higher than 10 percent. The reduction from 10 percent to 0 percent was proper as there is evidence of improvement under ordinary conditions of life.

The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of sinusitis or rhinitis, and the Board finds no service connection is warranted for these conditions.,Bilateral hearing loss was also denied as it is not related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's lung disability and its relationship to service. The Veteran will need a comprehensive respiratory examination, including a pulmonary function test (PFT), by a qualified physician.

The Board denied service connection for a chronic nasal condition other than allergic rhinitis and granted a rating of 30 percent for cervical spine disorder, effective July 23, 2008.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted, with some conditions receiving a presumption of herbicide exposure and others being granted based on the evidence presented.

The Veteran's chronic respiratory disability, including asthma, COPD, allergic rhinitis and acute respiratory distress, was neither incurred in nor aggravated by service.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis and GERD have been rated at the lowest available levels (10%) throughout the appeal period.,Both conditions are not shown to meet or approximate the criteria for higher ratings.

The appeal is currently in remand status due to missing records and the need for further development, including obtaining additional treatment records and providing new VA examinations.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is currently rated at the maximum schedular evaluation of 30 percent. The Board finds that the current rating adequately accounts for his symptoms and does not warrant an increased rating or extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected disabilities and new claims. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary for the issuance of a Statement of the Case on certain issues, including those involving sleep apnea and hemorrhoids/dizziness.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis was denied. The Board granted the request to reopen his previously denied claim of service connection for TMJ disability, based on new and material evidence provided by the Veteran.