Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2021

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's respiratory disability, including his claimed asthma and other respiratory conditions. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's bilateral flatfoot and bilateral plantar fasciitis are now rated at 50% effective from April 17, 2018. His allergic rhinitis is still not service-connected.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as he does not have a disability for VA purposes.,Service connection for hyperlipidemia is denied because it is not considered a disability for VA compensation purposes.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, headaches, and bladder condition are remanded due to the need for further examination and opinion regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's appeals for an increased rating for allergic rhinitis and a TDIU were dismissed as the December 2014 rating decision implementing the Board's November 2014 decision is final.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis was not manifested by greater than 50 percent obstruction of nasal passage on both sides, complete obstruction on one side, or nasal polyps, which is required for a compensable rating under DC 6522. Thus, the claim for a compensable rating for such disability is denied.

The Veteran's left knee disability is rated as 10 percent disabling, and his right knee disability is also rated as 10 percent disabling. The appeals for increased ratings are denied.,For the entire appeal period, the Veteran's allergic rhinitis does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis was granted a compensable rating of 30 percent effective May 18, 2017. The Veteran's left hand sprain was granted an initial 10 percent rating effective June 25, 2013.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an upper respiratory disability, including sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current disabilities and his military service.

The Veteran's asthma and calcified pulmonary plaques are granted service connection. The issues of service connection for sinusitis, rhinitis, and low back disability are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for allergic rhinitis, asthma, headaches, and menorrhagia with secondary iron deficiency anemia due to new evidence received since the October 2019 denial of service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for a higher rating for TBI residuals, service connection for chronic sinusitis, and service connection for rhinitis need further development. The claims are being remanded to allow for additional examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis and PTSD have been granted initial evaluations, with the rating for allergic rhinitis restored to 30 percent effective February 1, 2017. The Veteran is also granted a higher evaluation of 50 percent for PTSD prior to March 29, 2016.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence supports readjudication of the claims for allergies, chest pains, headaches, sleep problems, low back disability, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, and right knee disability.,New evidence indicates that the Veteran experiences various health issues including migraines, anxiety, insomnia, and physical disabilities.

The Board has granted new and material evidence to reopen claims for service connection for rhinitis and a sleep disorder, but the claims are remanded for further examination and opinion regarding these conditions. The skin condition claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings on several service-connected disabilities is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.