Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2009

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the lack of recent medical records and additional notice under VCAA.

The Board denied a claim for an initial compensable evaluation for chronic perennial rhinitis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA disability rating criteria.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to comply with the Court's June 2004 decision, which found that VA had failed to provide proper notice. Additional development is needed for compliance with VA's duty to assist and notify.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for any of the conditions listed in his claims. The VA made all reasonable efforts to assist him, but he failed to report for scheduled examinations and missed a hearing.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied. The appeal is pending in some cases, while others are denied outright.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted and assigned a 50 percent evaluation for the period prior to June 1, 2006.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding a compensable evaluation for chronic rhinitis with deviated nasal septum from July 30, 2004 to present.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claims for service connection for bronchitis, rhinitis, and sleep apnea are denied as there is no evidence of these conditions during service or a link to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the criteria for a higher rating under the old and new rating criteria did not meet the requirements for an increase to the next higher level (30 percent).

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and VA/privately obtained medical records. The appellant's claims will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for allergic rhinitis, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examinations.

The veteran's requests to reopen claims for service connection for asthma, sleep apnea, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis were denied as new and material evidence was not presented.

The Board denied service connection for pes planus of the left foot and right foot, but granted service connection for a right eye disability. The Veteran's adjustment disorder was rated 30 percent disabling.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions as there was no evidence of a disability related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's Eustachian tube dysfunction is manifested by occasional dizziness, warranting a 10 percent rating.