Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis and bilateral pes planus have been granted service connection, with the latter receiving a noncompensable evaluation.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations are inadequate and remands the case for further development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board has determined that a new examination is needed to determine the nature and likely etiology of the Veteran's claimed gastrointestinal disorder and allergic rhinitis. The appeal will be remanded for these purposes.

The Board has granted service connection for a sinus disorder, including upper respiratory infection, sinusitis, and rhinitis. The Veteran's long history of respiratory symptoms during his military service is considered in determining the current condition.,Service connection was also granted for prostate cancer. The VA examiner opined that it was at least as likely as not related to prostatitis experienced by the Veteran during his active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for rhinitis, finding that it is proximately due to the Veteran's service-connected residuals of nasal fracture.

The Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis has not resulted in any impairment warranting a compensable evaluation for the entire period from October 17, 2005 to the present.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of May 1, 1985 to January 30, 1989 for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for rhinitis and sinusitis was granted, but the service connection claim for a skin disorder due to an undiagnosed illness was denied. The Board found that there is no evidence of in-service occurrence or aggravation of a disease or injury resulting in current disability.

The VA has determined that the appellant's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for syncope, increased ratings for social anxiety/depression and hemorrhoids, and a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis were denied. The Board found that there was no evidence of a chronic disability manifested by syncopal episodes during the appeal period. For her psychiatric disabilities, the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a 30 percent or higher rating throughout the appeal period. Her hemorrhoids were rated appropriately based on their severity and stage. Lastly, her allergic rhinitis did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board found that the Veteran's current allergic rhinitis was not incurred in or aggravated by his military service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for allergic rhinitis, back condition (to include arthritis), residuals of prostate cancer, and ulcerative colitis. The evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claimed conditions of fatigue, headaches, memory loss, and muscle pain are not service-connected. Cardiovascular disorder (episodic tachycardia) and HTN were diagnosed post-service but without a clear link to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability for allergic rhinitis, iliotibial band syndrome of the left knee, or lumbar strain. Therefore, service connection is denied for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bronchial asthma with hay fever and residuals of malignant melanoma with lymphedema, claiming as a scar. The denial was based on lack of new and material evidence to reopen the claim for bronchial asthma with hay fever and insufficient evidence linking the current skin condition to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, considering his educational and occupational background.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed disabilities, including left wrist disability, right carpal tunnel syndrome with extensor tendonitis (claimed as right wrist disability), muscle deterioration with pain and aches, bilateral foot disability, tinea pedis, bilateral shoulder disability, and allergic rhinitis, sinus problems and sinusitis, were not incurred in or aggravated by his active duty service. The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his psychiatric disorder, rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment from September 21, 1999, until February 6, 2007.