Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for chronic hoarseness and laryngitis, and allergic rhinitis. The veteran was not granted a rating in excess of 10 percent for either condition.

The Board finds that the veteran's claim of service connection for fibromyalgia is well-grounded. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and an eye disability are not well-grounded.

The Board denied service connection for a thoracic spine disorder and ratings in excess of the current 20 percent for cervical and lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, as well as sinusitis/allergic rhinitis. The veteran's conditions are currently rated based on their severity.

The Board has determined that the veteran's sinusitis with allergic rhinitis warrants a 10% evaluation, but his right foot disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board denied service connection for allergic rhinitis and an increased rating for hypertension. The case of the evaluation to be assigned for upper gastrointestinal bleeding secondary to acute gastritis is being remanded.

The veteran is seeking to reopen his claim for service connection of tinnitus and a higher evaluation for maxillary sinusitis. The case has been remanded due to the need for an additional hearing before the Board.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for Graves' disease and sinusitis with rhinitis, finding that her conditions did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The veteran's skin condition, stomach problems, migraine headaches, dysthymic disorder, and allergic rhinitis are not service-connected. The joint pain is considered a chronic disability due to undiagnosed illness as per the Persian Gulf War criteria. Residuals of a hysterectomy are also considered a chronic disability due to undiagnosed illness.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for chronic sinusitis/allergic rhinitis was granted, and his claims for service connection for residuals of neck and back injury as well as a left knee condition were denied due to lack of new and material evidence.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including a right leg amputation and chronic back strain, result in his inability to care for himself without regular assistance. The Board finds that he is eligible for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the veteran's allergic rhinitis/sinusitis had its onset in service and is therefore granted service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension. Service connection for a respiratory disorder (including sinusitis, rhinitis, and hay fever) is denied as there is no competent medical evidence of current disability.

The Board has determined that the appellant's asthma and allergic rhinitis were aggravated by service, thus granting service connection for both conditions.

The Board denied increased ratings for cervical strain, tinnitus, hemorrhoids, sinusitis, and rhinitis as the evidence did not support a finding of more than mild or moderate impairment.

The veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis is rated at 30%. The claims for hip disorder, left shoulder disorder, and headaches are denied as there is no competent medical evidence showing current disability or a relationship to military service.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected chronic rhinitis with sinusitis and bronchial asthma have been denied. The temporary total disability rating based on surgery in April 1996 has also not been granted.

The Board has granted service connection for various conditions, including tinnitus and a right shoulder disorder. However, the claims for other conditions are not well-grounded.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for upper respiratory infections and allergic rhinitis, as they are not shown to be related to her active duty service.

The Board found no evidence of a well-grounded claim for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus.,PTSD was not established as the veteran did not provide specific verified stressors in service.

The veteran's claims for sinusitis, postoperative pituitary tumor, allergic rhinitis, and hemorrhoids with rectal bleeding were previously addressed. The appeals for the postoperative pituitary tumor and hemorrhoids with rectal bleeding are denied as they do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable VA regulations.