Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board has determined that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was caused or aggravated by his service-connected sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and PTSD. Therefore, service connection for OSA is granted.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is related to service, but her diabetes mellitus was not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period. The Board finds that service connection for diabetic rhinitis is granted, while service connection for diabetes mellitus type II is denied.

The Veteran's asthma and allergic rhinitis were evaluated, with the Board finding that neither condition warranted a higher disability rating. The Veteran’s asthma was rated at 10% due to its symptoms not meeting criteria for a higher rating, while his allergic rhinitis did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has denied service connection for headaches, an eye disability, a respiratory disability (including allergic rhinitis and bronchitis), and a skin disability (porphyria cutanea tarda) as there is insufficient evidence to support these claims.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for service-connected allergic rhinitis is being remanded due to the need for clarification of the severity of his condition without considering the ameliorative effects of medications.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus but has remanded the claim for allergic rhinitis/sinusitis due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) memos.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic sinusitis and a compensable disability rating for allergic rhinitis were denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses of these conditions, thus denying both claims.

The Veteran's deviated septum, allergic rhinitis, GERD with persistent nausea, and migraines are all granted as service-connected.,However, the Board is remanding the issue of entitlement to service connection for a bilateral eye condition.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability and an allergic rhinitis, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his military service. The evidence includes VA examinations and medical opinions supporting these findings.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability and an allergic rhinitis, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his military service. The evidence includes VA examinations and medical opinions supporting these findings.

The Board denied service connection for chronic bronchitis, chronic rhinitis, and chronic sinusitis, finding no current disability related to in-service environmental hazards and toxin exposure.

The Veteran's migraine headaches, sinusitis, rhinitis, IBS, and CFS are all granted as service-connected. Major depressive disorder is also granted.,A skin disorder claim was remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to his service-connected rhinitis and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The persuasive weight of the evidence supports finding that the Veteran's OSA is aggravated by both his service-connected rhinitis and PTSD.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to accurately assess the severity of the Veteran's rhinitis and migraines as they may be affected by medication use. The case is therefore being remanded for further action.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw their appeal for the issues of whether new and relevant evidence sufficient to reopen claims for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected allergic rhinitis was dismissed. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, to include panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and unspecified depressive disorder is the result of his service-connected hyperthyroidism. Service connection for PTSD is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance of another person is being remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's service connection claims for allergic rhinitis, migraine headaches, hypertension, and tinnitus are granted on a presumptive basis due to exposure to burn pits during her service in the Persian Gulf War.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for service connection for sinusitis and rhinitis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis, muscle pain, joint pain, sleep disturbances, chronic fatigue, migraine headaches, and sleep apnea is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and examinations.