Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is at least as likely as not caused by service, and the Board finds that service connection for this condition should be granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his authorized representative.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn regarding the issue of dental disorder. The Board finds that multiple joint and muscle pain, urethritis, prostatitis, chronic sinusitis, conjunctivitis, dry eye syndrome, night sweats (due to Reiter's syndrome or sarcoidosis), respiratory problems (sarcoidosis), blood in stools/hemorrhoids, and short term memory loss are all part of his service-connected Reiter's syndrome. The Veteran's right heel spur residuals do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation. His sarcoidosis does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis began during service and has continued since, granting service connection for this condition. The right knee disability is not related to service or any presumptive exposure basis.

The Board denied service connection for herpes, verruca vulgaris, shin splints, tinea vesicular, sinusitis, respiratory condition/rhinitis, seasonal rhinitis, bronchitis, headaches and venereal warts due to lack of evidence supporting these conditions during active duty.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination. The denial of service connection for PTSD remains in effect.

The Veteran's combined rating for service-connected disabilities is 100%, which meets the criteria for a TDIU rating. The evidence shows that his service-connected conditions have prevented him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU and DEA eligibility during the period from March 28, 2004 to March 27, 2005 was denied as he had marginal employment.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's respiratory disorders other than COPD were diagnosed decades after service and are not related to his active duty service, including exposure to 'stack gas' or chemical exposure during Project 112- SHAD.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and other conditions based on in-service exposure to noise and physical trauma. The Veteran's current symptoms are consistent with his reported history of service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current headache disability, namely migraines, is related to service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The nerve damage of the right lower extremity was rated at 10 percent from April 15, 2008 to June 18, 2009, and in excess of 40 percent from June 19, 2009.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical examinations and records, including service treatment records and VA treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and scheduling VA examinations. The claims will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to schedule the appellant for a Travel Board hearing. The issues of service connection for hypertension, reopening of a claim for allergic rhinitis, and an initial rating for transverse colon cancer residuals remain in appellate status.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for bilateral hearing loss, maxillary sinusitis with vasomotor rhinitis, and tinnitus have been denied as the maximum schedular ratings are already assigned.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, to include gastroesophageal reflux disease and allergic rhinitis, are related to his active duty service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current allergic rhinitis was not incurred in or aggravated by service, including his episode of acute rhino-sinusitis during service. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and chronic sinusitis with allergic rhinitis are found to have first manifested during military service, and the Board finds that these conditions are presumed to be related to his active duty.,The Veteran is currently diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and chronic sinusitis with allergic rhinitis. Both conditions were shown to have begun during military service.