Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for allergic rhinitis was denied. The issue of a rating in excess of 30 percent for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine is referred back to the RO for further action.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for perennial allergic rhinitis with chronic postnasal drip is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development of records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic sinusitis and initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The Board found that the current diagnosed conditions are not related to active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and higher initial ratings were denied. The Veteran was granted service connection for PTSD, but her claim for a TDIU remains pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial compensable disability ratings for his left knee disorder, rhinitis, and GERD were granted. He is currently assigned a noncompensable (0%) rating for each of these conditions.

The Board found no current diagnosis of a lung disorder or allergic rhinitis, and thus denied the claims for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current allergic rhinitis first manifested in service and is related to his active duty, thus granting service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, along with other service-connected conditions, has resulted in a 40 percent disability rating. The Board also granted the Veteran's claim for TDIU due to his inability to secure and maintain gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected right ankle disability and vasomotor rhinitis are currently evaluated as non-compensably disabling. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher evaluation for either condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unemployable, and the claim for TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis was not shown to be related to service, and the Board denied this claim. The claims for bilateral pes planus and hemorrhoids are pending as additional medical evidence is needed.

The Board has determined that additional examinations and opinions are needed to properly assess the Veteran's spine, sinus disability/rhinitis, and sleep apnea claims. The case is being remanded for these purposes.

The Veteran's service-connected patellofemoral pain syndrome of the right and left knees, migraine headaches, varicose veins of the right and left lower extremities, and allergic rhinitis have been granted initial disability ratings. Service connection for urinary tract infection and sinusitis has been denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's sleep apnea and various ENT disorders did not manifest during service or within one year of separation, and are not related to service. The claims were denied.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current respiratory condition or skin condition that is related to his active service. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran's seasonal allergic rhinitis was not shown to be more than 50% obstructive, thus a compensable rating is denied.,There is no evidence of chronic increase in bilateral pes planus due to service. The pre-existing condition was not aggravated by active service.,No current disability manifested by bilateral tibial pain (shin splints) has been established.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing. The main issue remains unresolved regarding an earlier effective date for his 30 percent rating for allergic rhinitis with asthma and history of upper respiratory infections.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's previously denied claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus. The other claims, including those related to tinnitus, allergic rhinitis, a positive tuberculin tine test, and lung disability, were denied.

The Board has granted an effective date of June 28, 2007 for the award of a 10 percent evaluation for residuals of a nasal fracture, postoperative with chronic rhinitis. The Veteran's claim is denied for an earlier effective date.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right buttock, rhinitis, and hemorrhoids were denied as the evidence did not show that his conditions warranted a higher rating under VA regulations.