Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board remands the claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis due to a predecisional duty to assist error by failing to obtain adequate medical opinion(s) concerning the Veteran's claimed condition.

The veteran withdrew the appeal for service connection for stomach disability, bilateral ankle disability, rhinitis, and sinusitis.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and sleep apnea. The effective date for the grant of service connection for herpes zoster was not earlier than March 22, 2020. An initial compensable rating for herpes zoster was also denied. However, an initial 10 percent rating for allergic rhinitis, a 30 percent rating for chronic sinusitis, and a 70 percent rating for unspecified anxiety disorder were granted.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection for sinusitis, rhinitis, and PTSD, based on the Veteran's eligibility under the PACT Act.

The appeals for initial ratings in excess of 30 percent for asthma and 10 percent for allergic rhinitis were dismissed due to the severance of service connection.

The Board remands the claims for a lumbar spine and allergic rhinitis evaluation to ensure that there is a complete record upon which to decide the claim.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to an initial compensable rating for a recurrent respiratory disability and service connection for loss of smell due to further development needed.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, plantar fasciitis, sleep apnea, vision disorder, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis due to untimely filings or lack of a valid appeal.

The veteran withdrew her appeal for all issues, including service connection and increased ratings.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected cervicogenic headaches and rhinitis, as the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable criteria.

The appeal challenging the propriety of the reduction in the rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and allergic rhinitis was granted, restoring previous ratings. The appeals for a higher rating for IBS and allergic rhinitis were denied.

The Board granted service connection for left and right carpal tunnel syndrome, right and left knee disabilities, and an initial rating of 30 percent for chronic sinusitis and 10 percent for chronic rhinitis. The claim for a compensable rating for tension headaches associated with cervical spine strain was denied.

The Board granted service connection for several conditions with an effective date of February 1, 2023, but remanded other issues related to initial disability ratings and new claims.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis due to lack of evidence supporting the claims.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, a skin disability (tinea pedis), and rhinitis. Service connection was denied for sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome, shortness of breath, and an anxiety condition.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and a higher rating due to inadequate medical evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis, as there was no evidence of a current disability for VA compensation purposes.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and irritable bowel syndrome under the PACT Act. The Veteran was also granted a 20% disability rating for patellofemoral pain syndrome in both knees and a 70% initial disability rating for chronic adjustment disorder with depressed mood.

The Board denied the claims for increased ratings and service connection, except for granting service connection for pneumonia and upper respiratory infection and right knee status post arthroscopy ACL reconstruction surgery.