Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2023

The appeal seeking service connection for headaches is dismissed. The appeal for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis is remanded.

The Veteran's sinusitis, rhinitis, and tinnitus are granted service connection. Bilateral hearing loss is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension, as it may be secondary to a service-connected heart disability. The RO should obtain an addendum VA medical opinion to determine if this is the case.

Service connection is granted for allergic rhinitis and bilateral flat feet (pes planus).,The Veteran's left ear hearing loss, frequent urination, acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, and insomnia are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis was not rated compensably, and the Board has remanded for further development regarding service connection for a respiratory condition and a neck condition.

The Board has denied service connection for anxiety and mood swings, PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, heart disorder, erectile dysfunction, GERD, sinusitis and rhinitis, right eye cataracts, left eye cataracts, right knee disorder, and left knee disorder. The evidence does not support a finding of an in-service psychological incident or injury that could be linked to the current disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis with chronic sinusitis, finding that the current sleep apnea disability was aggravated by this condition.

The Veteran's sleep disorder, hypertension, back pain, and rhinitis are all found to have begun during active service.,Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a headache disorder, including migraines, was granted. The separate award of service connection for insomnia is dismissed as it is considered a symptom of her major depressive disorder. The claims for increased ratings for allergic rhinitis and chronic maxillary and frontal sinusitis are remanded due to the need for updated examinations.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed conditions, finding that there was no evidence of a causal relationship between her current disabilities and her active service.

The Board has determined that the withholding of VA compensation benefits to recoup Separation Pay in the amount of $31,101.34 was proper and this appeal is denied.

The Board dismissed the appeal of your claim for service connection because you requested to withdraw it.

The Board has remanded the claims for COPD, sleep apnea, right hip disability, left hip disability, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, lumbar spine disability, thyroid disorder/multinodular, and GERD with hiatal hernia due to potential toxic exposure risk activities (TERA) in service. The Veteran's service includes participation in operations in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's onychomycosis was granted service connection as it is related to active service.,The Veteran's rhinitis and hemorrhoids were denied increased ratings as they do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the Veteran's sinus disorder and secondary service connection for allergic rhinitis. The case will be returned for further development.