Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2009

The Veteran's service connection for migraine headaches was granted, while the evaluations of hypertension, allergic rhinitis, and reflux esophagitis were denied.

The Veteran's bilateral patellofemoral syndrome is service-connected. The other issues remain pending further development.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory disorder, sinusitis, and specific antibody production deficiency but granted service connection for septoplasty to correct septal deviation.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for an amputation of the left index finger, a right leg rash, a left leg rash, hay fever, and sinus disability.

The Board denied service connection for a sinus disorder, bronchitis, and an increased rating for neuropathy, ophthalmic division, left trigeminal nerve.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for allergic rhinitis and psoriatic arthritis, as well as the claim to reopen service connection for elbow conditions were denied.

The Veteran's disability due to service-connected sinusitis and allergic rhinitis is manifested by minimal mucosal thickening, and fewer than six episodes yearly of non-incapacitating sinusitis.

The Veteran's chronic sinusitis was rated at 10 percent, but no higher, while her allergic rhinitis did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings or establish service connection for any of the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, acid reflux disease, sinusitis with chronic rhinitis, bilateral hearing loss, occipital neuralgia, and tinnitus were denied. However, the claim for chronic headaches was granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation for ganglion cyst of the left wrist and allergic rhinitis.

The Board granted service connection for bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis, which represents a complete grant of the benefits sought on appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable evaluation for allergic rhinitis and for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for the residuals of a left knee sprain.

The Veteran withdrew all nine issues on appeal, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review the denial of these claims.