Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board granted an effective date of August 10, 2022, but no earlier for entitlement to service connection for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis. The Board denied an earlier effective date for irritable bowel syndrome and DEA benefits.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral knee, and bilateral foot disabilities, collectively warranted entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability from July 7, 2022 to October 9, 2023.

The Board denied increased ratings for PTSD, non-allergic rhinitis, and right shoulder strain, as the evidence did not support a higher level of impairment than currently rated.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for bronchitis and chronic rhinitis as there was no evidence of record to support a finding that these conditions manifested to the level of a compensable rating during the period on appeal.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disability other than PTSD and hypertension, and remanded several claims for further development.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, as the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the current symptoms and medical findings.

The Board denied service connection for allergic rhinitis, a right ankle disability, hypertension, and prostate cancer residuals. The lumbar spine disability claim was remanded.

The Board granted an initial 10 percent disability rating for allergic rhinitis effective January 31, 2024.

The Board granted service connection for a lumbar spine condition and denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis, while remanding the other issues.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted a rating of 50 percent, while allergic rhinitis and bilateral hallux valgus are denied compensable ratings.

The Board denied several claims for increased ratings and service connection, but granted service connection for a left knee condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as there was no evidence to support a higher rating or service connection for any of the conditions appealed.

The Board granted a 20 percent rating for thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease to include spondylosis and denied increased ratings for other conditions, while remanding claims for service connection for psychiatric disorder and left hand tremors.

The Board granted a 20 percent rating for thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease to include spondylosis, but denied increased ratings for patellofemoral pain syndrome of the knees and allergic rhinitis. The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, headaches, and psychiatric disorder were also denied.

The Board granted service connection for non-allergic rhinitis on a direct basis prior to August 10, 2022, and for ED as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected prostate cancer. A 30 percent rating was also granted for the cervical spine disability.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and chronic fatigue syndrome, granted a 30 percent disability rating for asthma, and denied compensable ratings for chronic headaches, rhinitis, and sinusitis.

The Board denied service connection for a lung condition and sinusitis, but granted an initial 30 percent disability rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for sinusitis and rhinitis, as well as an increased rating for degenerative change of the lumbar spine, to obtain outstanding medical records.

The Board granted restoration of the prior 10 percent rating for TBI and a separate, compensable 30 percent rating for service-connected headaches prior to July 29, 2021.

The Veteran's service-connected post-traumatic headaches are granted an increased rating of 50 percent, the schedular maximum. The other conditions were denied higher ratings.