Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis prior to September 18, 2014, and higher than 10 percent since has been denied as there is no evidence of nasal polyps or greater than 50% obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides.

The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the March 1985 rating decision that denied service connection for asthma and rhinitis.,The Veteran's claims of entitlement to compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for deviated septum, loss of smell secondary to service-connected rhinitis and surgery for a deviated septum, and loss of taste secondary to service-connected asthma and surgery for a deviated septum were also denied.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and allergic rhinitis were granted increased ratings, with the hearing loss receiving a 20% rating since February 13, 2013. The allergic rhinitis was rated at 20%.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left ankle, right ankle, and allergic rhinitis disabilities are all incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to inadequate VA examinations addressing his respiratory conditions, and the need for a new examination to determine if any current respiratory condition had onset during or as a result of his active service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Board hearing.

The Veteran's service-connected non-allergic rhinitis has been rated as 10 percent disabling, effective from the date of the decision.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on his current level of hearing impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis resulted in greater than 50-percent obstruction but less than complete obstruction of only one nasal passage with no polyps prior to March 7, 2013. The criteria for a compensable rating were not met.

The Board has granted service connection for CMC arthritis of the left thumb and sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise with respect to whether these conditions are related to active military service.

The Veteran's hypertension, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis claims have been denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7101 (hypertension) or service connection based on direct evidence of these conditions.

The Board finds that the Veteran's current nasal problems are less likely than not to represent an aggravation of his pre-existing nasal conditions and are at least as likely as not to represent the natural progression of his pre-existing conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his service, including exposure in the Gulf War theater. The claims for service connection have been denied.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as the Veteran has withdrawn his/her appeal with respect to all issues.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder other than COPD, finding that new and material evidence has been received. The appeal will now be considered on its merits.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining missing treatment records and clarifying the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding her scars and allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable initial rating for allergic rhinitis has been denied as the disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under the applicable rating schedule.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for chronic bronchitis with allergic rhinitis is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of records.

The Veteran's current obstructive sleep apnea is found to be etiologically related to his service-connected allergic rhinitis, and thus service connection for this condition is granted.