Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board has granted a 10% evaluation for the veteran's rhinitis, finding that it is manifested by incomplete obstruction of the nasal passages. The veteran's long history of symptoms and objective findings support this rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disorder, sinusitis, or bronchitis during service and there is no current diagnosis of these conditions. Therefore, service connection for these conditions cannot be established.

The Board denied service connection for the residuals of a septoplasty, allergic rhinitis with sinusitis, low back pain, headaches, and cervical spine pain. The veteran's preexisting conditions were not aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed chronic sinusitis or allergic rhinitis was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The VA Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his residuals of a fractured nose with sinusitis, deviated nasal septum, and rhinitis, finding that the current 30 percent rating adequately reflects the severity of his condition.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis with allergic rhinitis and history of retention cyst left maxillary sinus, but denied an increased rating.

The Board has determined that there is no new and material evidence to reopen the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including back injury, left knee injury, rhinitis, pharyngitis, neck injury, and ear disorder. The appeal is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, bronchial asthma, hypertensive cardiovascular disease, and cervical spine arthritis due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an increased rating of his service-connected hay fever with allergic rhinitis, currently rated at 30 percent.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his request for a personal hearing before a Hearing Officer at the RO. The case will be returned to the Board after the requested hearing.

The veteran's service-connected chronic rhinitis is currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling, and the evidence does not support a higher rating based on current criteria.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and maxillary and ethmoid sinusitis with retro-orbital headaches and allergic rhinitis, but denied the other claims. The veteran's PTSD was granted a higher staged rating from June 6, 1998.

The Board has determined that the veteran's allergic rhinitis was incurred in service, as evidenced by symptoms and diagnoses of sinusitis and allergic rhinitis during his military service.

The veteran's chronic lung disorder and sinusitis with allergic rhinitis are service-connected, with the latter receiving a 30% evaluation.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for fibromyalgia with chronic fatigue, migraine headaches, and other service-connected conditions were denied as the evidence did not show symptoms that warranted a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have any residual disabilities from his tonsillectomy for which a compensable rating is warranted under applicable VA regulations.

The VA determined that the veteran's sinusitis and asthma warrant initial ratings of 10 percent, with sinusitis receiving a higher rating due to more frequent episodes requiring antibiotic treatment. The decision also noted that the veteran had multiple surgeries for his sinus condition.

The veteran's allergic rhinitis is currently evaluated as noncompensable, and his right thumb and wrist fractures are each rated at 10 percent.,Both the right thumb fracture and right wrist fracture do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under their respective diagnostic codes.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a cardiovascular disorder, excluding hypertension; a skin condition; allergic rhinitis; and a headache disorder. The evidence does not support the presence of any chronic cardiovascular or skin conditions during service or at present.