Allergic rhinitis Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or were otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board denied service connection for a left shoulder disorder, sinusitis, and a nerve disorder other than service-connected bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy. However, it granted an initial 20 percent rating for left great toe gout and a 50 percent rating for migraines.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and remanded the claims for service connection for mid/lower back, left hip, and right hip conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for sinusitis and service connection for allergic rhinitis, bilateral foot corns, left foot plantar fasciitis, right foot plantar fasciitis, right ankle disorder, and toenail disorder.

The Board granted service connection for cervical strain with IVDS, left and right upper extremity radiculopathy as secondary to the now service-connected cervical strain, increased ratings for headaches, back disability, and sinusitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for allergic rhinitis with sinusitis as the evidence did not show that the condition was manifested by greater than 50 percent obstruction of nasal passage on both sides, complete obstruction on one side, or polyps.

The Board denied service connection for acne and remanded several claims, while granting a 10 percent rating for the headache condition from April 11, 2022, to May 5, 2023.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, ED secondary to a service-connected depressive disorder, and horizontal diplopia. The claims for a right shoulder disability, rash, and OSA were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for non-allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis, but denied service connection for right ear hearing loss. The claims for back pain, left knee strain, lungs breathing issue, and right wrist chronic pain were remanded.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for OSA. The claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic headaches, chronic sinusitis, recurring diarrhea, and left knee disorder were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for asthma, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, residuals of frostbite in the feet, and non-compensable evaluations for allergic rhinitis, headache disability, and right hand fifth finger injury. The claims for coronary artery disease, a skin disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder were remanded.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to fully assess the severity of the Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis without considering the effects of medication.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including a right shoulder condition, left shoulder condition, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy, heart condition, lung condition, left foot arthritis and bone spurs, right foot arthritis and bone spurs, and left upper extremity cubital tunnel syndrome.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and a higher initial disability rating, as well as the claim for special home adaptation.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and an increased rating for the Veteran's respiratory conditions, including chronic sinusitis, chronic bronchitis, COPD, shortness of breath, and allergic rhinitis, to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis as the evidence did not show greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and a 30 percent rating for allergic rhinitis prior to September 11, 2023. Other claims were denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for chronic rhinitis and service connection for sinusitis, while remanding his claims for obstructive sleep apnea and a skin condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and initial compensable evaluation for hypertension, as well as service connection for rhinitis, sinusitis, and a thyroid disorder.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for sinusitis and rhinitis due to a need for a VA examination and opinion.