Allergic rhinitis decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including sleep apnea, allergic rhinitis, prostate cancer, peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction. The claims are being remanded due to incomplete records for some conditions and the need for VA examinations to determine the etiology of these conditions, considering potential exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for increased ratings of various conditions, including tinnitus, OSA, rhinitis, and migraine headaches. Service connection was granted for pancreatic cancer presumptively related to burn pit exposure under the PACT Act.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for a back condition, left shoulder condition, left knee condition, and allergic rhinitis. The VA will obtain relevant medical records and schedule the Veteran with examinations to determine if his conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected conditions, including hypertension, PTSD with cognitive disorder, sinusitis, knee disorders, allergic rhinitis, cerebral infarction residuals secondary to moyamoya disease, and right upper extremity disability. The Board has remanded these claims for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as he has maintained full-time employment throughout the appeal period. The Board denied his claim for TDIU because he is able to maintain a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), alopecia, and allergic rhinitis have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's appeals have been withdrawn and are dismissed due to the withdrawal of all issues on appeal by his representative.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, heart disability, skin disability (tinea manus), headaches, and vertigo due to inadequate development and failure to provide proper notice regarding fees for obtaining medical records.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for post-operative residuals of allergic rhinitis surgery including a scar should be remanded due to additional evidence being added to the claims file.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a nasal condition and allergic rhinitis due to insufficient medical opinions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which he contends are related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for additional medical examinations and records, as the most recent evaluations are from three years ago.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension, colon polyps, digestive system disorder (hernia), and hepatitis C. Service connection is granted for allergic rhinitis but the Veteran's other conditions are not related to service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis is dismissed as the RO granted service connection in a December 2021 rating decision.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbosacral strain and left knee strain are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis, sleep apnea, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and IBS are being remanded for further evaluation.,Higher ratings are sought for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and asthma have been granted. The claims for service connection for bronchitis and COPD have been denied.