Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and denied increased ratings for allergic rhinitis, sarcoidosis, and residual scars status post basal cell carcinoma. Service connection was granted for chronic sinusitis.

The Board granted service connection for a right shoulder condition, bilateral toenail fungus and athlete's foot, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and furuncle incision and drainage healed scar (claimed as cyst removal on buttocks with scar), but denied an increased rating in excess of 50 percent for sleep apnea with asthma associated with allergic rhinitis. The claims for service connection for prostate cancer and gum disease were remanded.

The Board granted a 30 percent disability rating for allergic rhinitis and remanded the claims for sleep apnea, chronic sinusitis, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for further development.

The Board remands the claim for a disability rating in excess of noncompensable for rhinitis due to an unfulfilled duty to assist, specifically the failure to provide adequate notice and obtain a medical opinion regarding the Veteran's condition.

The Board granted increased initial disability ratings of 70 percent for PTSD and 30 percent for IBS, but denied a compensable rating for non-allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and obstructive sleep apnea. However, a 10 percent rating was granted for hypertension.

The appeal for service connection and initial ratings for sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and basal cell carcinoma residuals were dismissed due to procedural defects in the appeals process.

The Board denied service connection for vertigo and rhinitis, finding no current diagnosis of these conditions. The claim for sinusitis was remanded due to an inadequate medical opinion.

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis and rhinitis with an effective date of August 5, 2021, and a 10 percent rating for sinusitis but denied a compensable rating for rhinitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to January 31, 2011, as his service-connected conditions did not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board remands the claim for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis to request a medical opinion regarding potential obstruction in the nasal passage.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss and a headache disorder, to include migraines. The appeal as to the issue of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus was dismissed, and other claims were remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to his failure to report for necessary VA examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for sinusitis and chronic allergic rhinitis, and remanded the claim for service connection for chronic bronchitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance or housebound criteria, as there was no evidence that his service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to care for daily personal needs without assistance from others or substantially confined him to his dwelling.

The Board granted service connection for a left ankle condition and a left shoulder condition, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The claims for allergic rhinitis, RLS, CFS, IBS, respiratory dyspnea, chronic headaches, and an increased rating for the psychiatric condition were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and initial rating of various conditions, including Crohn's Disease, GERD, left knee disorder, and chronic sinusitis with allergic rhinitis, to obtain additional medical evidence.

The Board granted a 30 percent initial disability rating for chronic sinusitis and denied service connection for several other conditions, including right knee strain, obesity, degenerative arthritis, and others. Some claims were remanded for further consideration.

The Board denied service connection for chronic rhinitis as the evidence did not support a finding that it began during active service or was related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and denied service connection for various other conditions, including cluster headaches, traumatic brain injury, allergic rhinitis, and others. Some claims were remanded.