Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinus problems, GERD, PTSD, and sleep apnea. Service connection is granted for all conditions.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and left knee osteoarthritis with patella spur, but denied an increased rating for limitation of extension of the left knee. The Veteran's current disability ratings are as follows: 10 percent for left knee osteoarthritis with patella spur; and 10 percent for limitation of extension of the left knee.

The Veteran's PTSD claim remains denied. The urethritis rating has been increased to 10% from November 2, 2009 onwards. The sinusitis with rhinitis rating was also increased to 10%, effective October 19, 2012.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is found to have had its onset during service and is related to his military service. Service connection for allergic rhinitis, chronic maxillary sinusitis, and deviated nasal septum are granted.

The Board has ordered a new VA examination to assess the nature and etiology of the Veteran's current obstructive sleep apnea disability, including whether it is related to his service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis and chest fungus growth are related to his service. He does not have a current diagnosis of tuberculosis.,The Veteran's asthma is not related to his service, but he has a strong family history of the condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including fibromyalgia and plantar fasciitis, do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and the Board found no new and material evidence to reopen his claims. The right hip disability was rated at 10 percent prior to February 6, 2013 and at 20 percent thereafter.

The Veteran has withdrawn her appeal for an initial higher rating of 40 percent for degenerative disc disease of the thoracic spine, T11-12. The case is being remanded to obtain additional treatment records and schedule a VA examination for allergic rhinitis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and rhinitis/sinusitis are granted, as his conditions were first shown during active duty service.

The preponderance of the evidence is against a finding that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's TDIU claim requires further development due to the need for additional evidence, including SSA records and a VA examination. The appeal is remanded to allow for these steps.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current sinus disability, diagnosed as allergic rhinitis, is not related to his military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board finds that the Veteran's sinusitis is related to his service, and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's vasomotor rhinitis does not meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable rating under any applicable Diagnostic Code.

The Veteran's service connection claims for allergic rhinitis, left shoulder strain, and residuals of a fracture to the right little toe were granted. Service connection was also established for dry eye syndrome and bilateral eye disability (glaucoma). The Veteran's left ankle disability and associated scars are rated at 10 percent.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for bilateral maxillary sinusitis and allergic rhinitis. The remaining issues are being remanded to the RO.

The Veteran's temporomandibular joint syndrome is service-connected, but her claimed allergies are not considered a disability for which service connection can be granted.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the issues of vision loss, left eye; hypertension; a left knee disability; allergic rhinitis; hearing loss and tinnitus have been withdrawn prior to the Board promulgating a decision.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including a new VA examination and consideration of all received evidence.