Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Veteran seeks service connection for a chronic sinus disorder, which he contends was incurred during his military service. The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any current sinus condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection have been denied. The right upper arm burn scars, neuropathic pain, chronic reflux laryngitis, and allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis are currently evaluated at the lowest possible ratings.

The Veteran's service connection claim for sinusitis and rhinitis was denied as there is no current evidence of chronic sinusitis, but the Board granted service connection for chronic rhinitis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, degenerative joint disease of the knees, and residuals of yellow fever have all been denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private medical records, scheduling a VA examination, and readjudicating the claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his allergies, including allergic sinusitis and rhinitis. The examiner will assess whether the allergies clearly existed prior to service or were incurred during active duty.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to the RO for further development, including scheduling a Board videoconference hearing.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions and their relationship to service.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed back disability, COPD, sinusitis/allergic rhinitis, and gastric ulcer due to lack of evidence showing a link between these conditions and active service.

The Veteran is seeking increased ratings for his service-connected disabilities and seeks to establish service connection for other conditions.,The Veteran is also seeking a compensable rating for recurrent otitis externa-media.,The Veteran is seeking an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for chronic sinusitis with a history of allergic rhinitis.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for bronchial asthma, pseudofolliculitis barbae, lupus erythematous of the face, and Lyme disease.,The Veteran is also seeking service connection for depression.,The Veteran seeks service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, lupus erythematous of the face, and Lyme disease.,The Veteran seeks service connection for depression.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bipolar disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, sleep apnea, allergic rhinitis (sinus problems), chronic eye disorder, and hypertension were all denied. The claim for residuals of a shrapnel wound to the leg was granted.

The Board found that the Veteran's chronic rhinitis did not meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 6522, and thus denied her claim.

The Veteran's rhinitis has been rated at 10 percent since the appeal period began, and no higher rating is warranted as his condition does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's migraine headaches, GERD, and stable allergies/allergic rhinitis are each granted initial compensable disability ratings of 10 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD, chronic rhinitis, and headache disorder are all found to be related to his service. The claims for these conditions have been granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran should be provided notice of how to substantiate his claim on a direct basis, and the case is REMANDED for further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and a right hip condition, finding that there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine and allergic rhinitis, finding that both conditions were manifested to a compensable degree within one year of service separation.

The Board has granted service connection for seasonal allergies (allergic rhinitis) and denied a higher initial disability rating for essential hypertension.

The Board has determined that an effective date of July 15, 2002 should be established for the grant of service connection for rhinitis. The Veteran's claim is granted with respect to this issue.