Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2022

The Board has denied service connection for deviated septum, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and asthma. The claim for GERD is remanded as the VA examiner did not address the November 1973 VA treatment record indicating a history of gastrointestinal complaints since 1971.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for respiratory and leg disabilities due to inadequate opinions in previous VA examinations. The Veteran is presumed sound at entrance into service as to any respiratory condition, and his preexisting conditions prior to military service are disregarded.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions on the presumption of soundness and aggravation, requiring another addendum opinion from a different examiner.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis, a rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD, and a rating in excess of 70 percent on and after June 3, 2021, for PTSD have been denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and remanded several other issues, including those related to her allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, left meralgia paresthetica, bilateral pes planus, GERD, thoracolumbar strain, right hip piriformis syndrome, right foot peroneal tendonitis, and knees.

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis with nasal polyposis, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus, type II. The Veteran's conditions are found to be at least as likely as not the result of disease or injury incurred in active service.

The Board has determined that there is insufficient evidence to grant service connection for bilateral pes planus and a respiratory disability. The Veteran's claims are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, as well as his OSA, were granted service connection based on the presumption that they originated during active duty.,Service connection was also granted for cardiovascular disabilities (atrial fibrillation and coronary artery disease), respiratory disabilities (sinusitis and allergic rhinitis), and a psychiatric disorder (PTSD).,The Veteran's left total knee arthroplasty is being remanded due to the need for further examination.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the 10 percent rating assigned for the residuals of keloid excision, mid-upper chest, is granted.,The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for the residuals of keloid excision, mid-upper chest, is denied.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection for headaches, vertigo, IBS, and rhinitis are all granted.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection for a low back disability, left foot disability, and hypertension are all granted.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a skin disability (other than residuals of keloid excision, mid-upper chest and genital herpes) is denied.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is rated at a 10 percent disability rating effective January 17, 2017.

The Board remands the claims for further evidentiary development and to ensure compliance with prior remand instructions.