Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for allergic rhinitis with intermittent sinusitis was denied as the evidence did not show any incapacitating episodes of sinusitis, polyps, or obstruction of nasal passage.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination to assess his service-connected allergic rhinitis. Additionally, a new medical opinion must be obtained regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is proximately due to or permanently aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran's current conditions to his military service and denied all claims for service connection.

The Board denied a rating higher than 10 percent for rhinitis and sinusitis with headaches, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to questions regarding the exact nature and etiology of certain disabilities, including pharyngitis/sinusitis, thoracolumbar spine disability, and right knee disability. The Veteran is requested to provide information about his treatment at a private medical facility.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable initial evaluation for allergic rhinitis is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess his right frontal maxillary sinusitis with chronic rhinitis.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is manifested by swelling of the turbinates, nasal discharge, coughing and sneezing, but there is no evidence of polyps or obstruction greater than 50 percent in either nasal passage. The criteria for an initial compensable rating have not been met.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, sinusitis, and rhinitis are denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.,VA has provided adequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right knee disability, left knee disability, and neck disability. However, additional development is needed to address his claims for hypertension, sinusitis, and rhinitis.

The Veteran's heart murmur, right knee patellofemoral syndrome, left knee patellofemoral syndrome, and allergic rhinitis have been granted service connection. The RO is directed to schedule the Veteran for VA examinations to determine the severity of her bilateral knee disabilities and allergic rhinitis, with a focus on summer months for the latter condition.

The Veteran seeks service connection for respiratory problems and allergic rhinitis, including interstitial pneumonitis, bronchiectasis, sarcoidosis, COPD, and sinusitis. The Board finds that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions and whether they are related to his military service in the Persian Gulf.

The Veteran's claims for headaches, allergic rhinitis, left shoulder disorder, and lumbar and thoracic spine disorders were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis or service connection for the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's chronic rhinitis is related to his active duty service, while sinusitis was not diagnosed during service and there is no evidence of a current diagnosis.

The Board found that the Veteran's sinus conditions were not incurred in or aggravated by active military service and are not proximately due to or the result of his service-connected hypertension.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current mild left ear hearing loss does not meet VA disability compensation criteria and there is no evidence of a current disability related to service. Right ear hearing loss was found to be related to active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for further examination. The claims will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's claims for compensable disability ratings for beta thalassemia, hemorrhoids, and allergic rhinitis are being remanded due to the need for new VA examinations and updated medical records.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for maxillary sinusitis with allergic rhinitis is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional medical records.

The Veteran's service connection for vasomotor/allergic rhinitis was granted, and he is currently rated at 10 percent prior to January 7, 2010. From January 8, 2010 onwards, the rating remains at 10 percent.