Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression has been granted. The claims for increased ratings of headaches, sinusitis, and gastritis have been denied. The cases for erectile dysfunction and sleep apnea are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis due to insufficient opinions in the previous VA examinations. The Veteran is presumed sound upon entry into service, so clear and unmistakable evidence must be provided to show that his conditions preexisted service or were not aggravated by it.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his claim of service connection for sleep apnea and for increased ratings for various conditions. The claims are also related to TDIU.

The Board has dismissed all claims due to the lack of an adequate substantive appeal for each issue.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and irritable bowel syndrome.,Service connection was granted for tinnitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraines and a bilateral lower extremity condition, as well as allergic rhinitis. The Board found that there was no evidence to support presumptive service connection due to an undiagnosed illness or Gulf War exposure. Service connection on direct basis was also not granted.

The Veteran's lumbar strain and recurrent rhinitis and sinusitis status post nasal septal surgery are remanded for further evaluation. Service connection for left eye disability and right eye disability is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to failure to schedule VA examinations and unclear intent regarding withdrawal of appeal. The Veteran is advised to appear for scheduled examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic rhinitis but denied service connection for a traumatic brain injury and lung disorder. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical records and determine the nature of any current respiratory disabilities.

The Veteran's non-allergic rhinitis has worsened since her last VA examination, and she requires additional treatment. The Board is remanding the case to schedule a new VA examination to assess the current level of severity.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a leg injury, breathing problems (sinusitis and rhinitis), and major depressive disorder. The claims for increased ratings for right ankle and back conditions are remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and earlier effective dates have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims. The Board has also remanded several issues for further examination.

The Veteran's migraine headaches have been rated at the maximum schedular rating of 50 percent effective November 29, 2018. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted due to the frequency and severity of her prostrating attacks.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of various conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for chronic rhinitis, finding that the condition is not related to a service-connected disability and is not otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.