Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2009

The Board denied service connection for hypertension as it was not incurred in or caused by the veteran's active duty and there is no evidence of a chronic condition during service. The claims for asthma, allergies (diagnosed as allergic rhinitis), and gastritis were remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disability, chronic neck and hip disabilities, bilateral tendonitis, bilateral heel disability, left ear hearing loss, peripheral neuropathy, and chronic eye disability. However, it granted service connection for a skin disability due to in-service exposure to sunlight and chemical irritants.

The veteran's claims for service connection for chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis and a right knee disability were denied as there is no evidence of current conditions related to her military service.

The veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis was denied as the evidence did not support a finding of greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passages or polyps.