Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Veteran's sinusitis is currently rated at 10 percent, effective January 24, 2005. The Board found that his chronic rhinitis and sclerotic left mastoid tip are not service-connected as they were not present in service or until many years thereafter and are not related to service.

The Veteran's left ankle strain is currently rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board has found that the disability picture nearly resembles marked limitation of motion, warranting a higher rating.,Service connection for right ankle disorder, hemorrhoids, low back disorder, cervical spine disorder, sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, and migraines are remanded to the AOJ.

The Veteran's service-connected fibromyalgia and allergic rhinitis prevent him from engaging in gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for service-connected non-allergic rhinitis (formerly diagnosed as chronic sinusitis) is being remanded due to the need for additional consideration of new evidence and clarification of her diagnosis.

The Veteran's death was caused by renal cell carcinoma, but the appellant contends that his service-connected disabilities contributed to his use of analgesic medications which may have led to his cancer. The Board finds a need for an expert medical opinion on this issue.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to ensure compliance with the Board's previous remand instructions and to obtain a new VA examination.

The Board has granted increased ratings for the Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the right and left knees, as well as his degenerative arthritis of the left ankle. The effective date is not specified.

The Veteran's appeal regarding service connection for sinusitis has been withdrawn. The issue of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen service connection for allergic rhinitis is moot as the motion to reverse the April 1982 Board decision on CUE has granted all requested benefits.

The Board finds that the Veteran's rhinitis as likely as not had its clinical onset during his period of service, and grants service connection for perennial rhinitis.

The Board found that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis was not aggravated by service, but now finds this decision to be clearly and unmistakably erroneous due to incorrect application of the presumption of soundness. Service connection for allergic rhinitis is granted.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an adequate VA examination and address the Veteran's claim for service connection for sinus disorder, including allergic rhinitis. The examiner will need to determine if the condition was incurred during his period of active duty in January 2004.

The Board denied service connection for an ENT condition, sinusitis, and esophagus condition. The January 2014 VA medical opinion found no evidence of a relationship between the Veteran's current conditions and his active duty.,There is conflicting evidence regarding whether the Veteran sustained a nasal fracture during service. However, there are no records indicating any treatment for such an injury or resulting ENT condition.

The Veteran's sinus condition, including sinusitis and chronic rhinitis, was incurred in or caused by his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis and hypertension were not incurred in or aggravated by active military service. The case is being remanded to further develop evidence regarding the Veteran's knee disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current upper respiratory disorders, including allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis, did not originate in service or are otherwise etiologically related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current respiratory disorder, diagnosed as allergic rhinitis, is not related to her service or any incident therein. The VA examiners have provided opinions finding no etiological relationship between the Veteran's active service and her current disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for rhinitis and asthma are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations, treatment records from various facilities, and possible SSA disability application records.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if sinusitis and allergic rhinitis are related to service. The Veteran's eye disorder claim is also being remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for her service-connected chronic rhinitis with sinusitis, finding that there is insufficient evidence to evaluate the disability under Diagnostic Code 6522.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative, and all issues have been dismissed.