Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hay fever and bronchial asthma are likely due to his military service, with hay fever preexisting his first period of service and aggravated by his second period of service. Bronchial asthma is shown as likely due to his second period of service.

The Veteran's appeal for reductions in the evaluations of her allergic rhinitis and eczema was dismissed due to a withdrawal request.

The Veteran's claim for SMC by reason of the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or being housebound was denied as he does not meet the criteria for either benefit.

The Veteran has withdrawn her appeals for the claims of service connection for a sore throat and allergic rhinitis, both related to service-connected residuals of septorhinoplasty due to septal nasal deformity. The Board is dismissing these appeals.

The Veteran's service connection claim for allergic rhinitis was granted as the condition was first diagnosed during her military service and has continued since then.

The Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis has been rated as 10 percent disabling since May 14, 2010. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating prior to this date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back condition is not related to service or his service-connected left knee condition. The claim for sinusitis and rhinitis remains pending as there are no findings on remand yet.

The Board found that the Veteran's migraine headaches, sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, low back disability, and skin disorder were not incurred in or aggravated by active service. The diagnoses of these conditions are less likely than not related to any event or incident during her military service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the cases are dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sinus disability, to include allergic rhinitis, was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records review, particularly regarding her service connection claims for various respiratory disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic sinus disorder, including sinusitis and rhinitis, is at least as likely as not related to his service in Southwest Asia during his second period of active duty.

The Veteran's hypertension and ear infections or allergic rhinitis were not found to be service-connected due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected death pension benefits is denied as he did not serve during a period of war, thus failing the threshold eligibility requirement.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for an increased rating of his service-connected chronic allergic rhinitis with residuals of a deviated septum. The RO found that the current 10 percent rating adequately reflects the severity and symptoms of his condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis, finding that his current diagnosis of allergic rhinitis is related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis and asthma have been rated as 30 percent disabling, while his stress-related central retinitis serosa has not met the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for increased evaluations for asthma, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis. The Board has determined that the effective date of service connection for asthma should be in July 1983, not February 9, 1998 as previously decided. Additionally, VA must obtain all relevant medical records to support these claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis of the cervical spine, right elbow, shoulder arthritis, left ear hearing loss, and dermatitis. The appeals were not successful.

The Veteran's recurrent sinusitis with seasonal allergic rhinitis and migraine headaches are currently rated at 30 percent, but no higher. The Board finds that the current ratings adequately reflect the severity of her service-connected conditions.