Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current chronic ear disorder or chronic sinus disorder related to service, including any exposure to toxins like Agent Orange.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for recurrent episodes of bronchitis and granted it, finding that new evidence supports a reopening of the claim. The Veteran does not have a current respiratory disorder other than recurrent episodes of bronchitis.

The Veteran's nasal condition and migraines are not service-connected as they were not manifested during his military service.,There is no objective evidence of a qualifying chronic disability for joint pain.

The Veteran's vasomotor rhinitis with deviation of the nasal septum status post septoplasty is characterized by decreased airflow through his left nostril, but not by complete obstruction on either side. The Board finds that this does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 6522.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spondylosis and allergic rhinitis are related to service, granting service connection for these conditions. The remaining issues have been remanded.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant prior to a decision being made.

The Board has granted service connection for rhinitis but denied service connection for a skin rash.

The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, as there is no credible evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis of a sinus disability and denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's preexisting allergic rhinitis increased in severity during active military service and granted service connection for his current sinusitis, which is considered a continuing disease process.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for allergic rhinitis, dermatitis, and increased ratings for mixed headaches, hyperhidrosis, lumbar spondylolisthesis, degenerative disc disease with sciatica (both lower extremities), and gastroesophageal reflux disease have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of her appeal by the Veteran.

The Board found that the Veteran's cause of death, a subdural hematoma due to a probable head trauma resulting from a fall, was not caused by or aggravated by any service-connected condition.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis, joint and bone pain, and external hemorrhoids were all found to be service-connected. The decision granted the claims for allergic rhinitis and joint and bone pain but did not address the claim for external hemorrhoids due to lack of a specific appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for a left foot disability and rhinitis, but denied service connection for a left finger disability and back disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to address the claims of service connection for muscle and joint pain, sleep disturbances, allergic rhinitis, and bilateral foot disorder. The examiner will need to determine if these conditions are related to active service or an undiagnosed illness due to service in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's service connection claim for bilateral movable axillary nodes is denied as there is no current evidence of the condition. The Board finds that his allergic rhinitis with sinusitis warrants a 30 percent rating, but does not meet criteria for an increased rating higher than 10 percent. His TDIU claim is also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and assigned an initial noncompensable rating. The Veteran's appeal is now remanded to obtain additional medical records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's right and left hand strain, as well as his left hip strain, have been granted service connection based on persistent symptoms since service. His allergic rhinitis has also been granted service connection.,An initial rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's left knee disability is not warranted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of her residuals of a right ankle strain, stress fractures of both tibiae, and allergic rhinitis are denied as there is no evidence showing impairment warranting higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's asthma and allergic rhinitis are related to his military service, with aggravation during active duty.