Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2021

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, allergic rhinitis, right foot disability, and sleep disorder due to lack of new and material evidence. The Board found that there was no current diagnosis or functional impairment supporting these claims.

The Veteran's service-connected GERD is now rated at 30 percent effective July 7, 2016.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder has been granted.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for higher disability ratings for rhinitis and sinusitis with headaches, as there are issues regarding the severity of his service-connected conditions from August 2016 onwards. The VA is instructed to obtain additional records and provide an addendum opinion by the April 2021 examiner.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD), dermatitis, and bilateral elbow bursitis are being remanded due to the need for additional development. The AOJ must review the new evidence submitted by the Veteran and consider it in their decision.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer and allergic rhinitis, finding that the Veteran's conditions were not related to his military service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's initial rating for a left leg scar is granted at 10 percent, but no higher. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for PTSD, allergic rhinitis, and foot infection.,Service connection for PTSD, allergic rhinitis, and foot infection are also remanded due to insufficient evidence.

Service connection for PTSD is granted, and the Board remanded the issue of service connection for allergic rhinitis due to herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for hearing loss in the right ear and sinus condition, to include allergic rhinitis and a deviated septum. The Veteran's claims are being returned for additional development.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected residuals of right ureteral lithotomy and a rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis, as the evidence did not support these claims.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms, including social isolation, suicidal thoughts, depression and panic attacks, warrant a 70 percent evaluation beginning December 19, 2008. The claim for an increased rating higher than 70 percent is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including adjustment disorder and multiple musculoskeletal conditions, are found to be so severe that they render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to determine if sinusitis is etiologically related to service, as well as to evaluate chronic rhinitis.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis and rhinitis due to presumed exposure to particulate matter during the Veteran's combat service in Afghanistan. Service connection was denied for obstructive sleep apnea and chronic bronchitis.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, and a right knee disorder. For PTSD, it granted a non-initial rating of 70 percent from December 5, 2020 onward but denied ratings in excess of 50 percent prior to that date. Other claims were also denied.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and increased ratings for tinnitus, hemorrhoids, PTSD, lumbar strain, and allergic rhinitis due to inadequate examinations or the need for new examinations.