Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including left knee injury, low back disorder, bilateral shoulder disorders, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome (RLS), and sinusitis. The decision is based on a finding that these conditions are not related to military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis with pharyngitis, Parkinson's disease, bilateral cataracts associated with diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board finds that his service-connected conditions alone are sufficient for TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, irritant induced dermatitis of the upper eyelids, and allergic rhinitis are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a current diagnosis of bronchitis, chronic sinusitis, or recurrent pharyngitis. For his rhinitis and ring finger fracture, initial compensable evaluations were granted. However, the GERD claim was denied as there was no significant impairment.

The Board found that the Veteran's nasal disorder, including sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, was not shown to be related to service or due to an undiagnosed illness. The VA examination did not find any evidence of exposure to Gulf War Syndrome conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected sinusitis and gustatory rhinitis have been rated based on their current manifestations, with a 30 percent rating for chronic sinusitis. The gustatory rhinitis has not resulted in any compensable disability ratings.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to an inadequate VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sinus condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there is no current evidence of a chronic right rib contusion or other claimed conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's nasal disability, rated at 10 percent, does not warrant a higher rating as it does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation based on symptoms such as marked interference with breathing space or more than approximately 50 percent obstruction of either nasal passage.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's disabilities, in combination, are of sufficient severity to permanently preclude him from engaging in substantially gainful employment consistent with his age, education, and occupation experience. Therefore, he is entitled to non-service-connected disability pension benefits.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is not service-connected, but the Board has ordered a remand to determine if her sinusitis, allergic rhinitis and vernal conjunctivitis have aggravated her sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding his nasal/sinus disability and skin irritation.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis can be adjudicated on the merits. The Veteran's claims file should be sent back to the VA clinician who provided the February 2012 addendum for another addendum addressing the June 2008 private opinion and answering all of the questions asked in the Board's January 2012 remand.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis, combined with a deviated nasal septum and now confirmed nasal polyps, warrants a 10 percent rating effective February 24, 2009.

The VA denied the Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for pansinusitis with allergic rhinitis, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 6510.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his claims for service connection and increased evaluations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of allergic rhinitis, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression), onychomycosis, and hypertension. The Veteran did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection due to herbicide exposure or other diseases associated with such exposure.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inadequate opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's allergic rhinitis.

The Board has remanded both issues for further development due to insufficient evidence on the applicable theories of service connection.

The Veteran's preexisting allergic rhinitis worsened during active military service, and the Board granted service connection for this condition. The GERD claim was also granted with a 10 percent evaluation.