Sinusitis decisions — 2004

The veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis did not meet or nearly approximate the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 6522, and thus denied his claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, left knee meniscectomy residuals, and ethmoid sinusitis. The veteran was not granted any of his requested higher ratings.

The Board found no evidence to support the veteran's claim that his current respiratory disorders, including sinusitis and bronchitis, are related to service. The VA examiner concluded there was no chronic sinus infection or bronchitis present in the veteran.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of allergic conjunctivitis or allergic rhinosinusitis, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board denied service connection for dysthymia and a rating in excess of 30 percent for rhinosinusitis with headaches. The veteran's dysthymia was not shown to be related to his active duty, while the rhinosinusitis with headaches did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to failure to comply with VCAA notification requirements.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current allergic bronchitis and chronic sinusitis were incurred during his active service, with reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the veteran.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a deviated nasal septum or sinusitis as a result of disease or injury during his active military service and denied both claims.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to arthritis contributing to an abdominal aneurysm rupture. The issue of DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 is dismissed as moot.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that his conditions were not supported by evidence of record.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for increased ratings and service connection for various conditions, including seizure disorder, sinusitis, and bilateral hearing loss. The veteran argued that these decisions were incorrect due to CUE.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of allergic rhinitis and bilateral hallux valgus were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypercholesterolemia, chronic conjunctivitis, impaired vision, a back disorder, broken ribs, hypertension, and condyloma accuminata. The decision also granted an increased evaluation of sinusitis from February 18, 2000.

The veteran's asthma and hay fever were noted at the time of his entry into service, but he was discharged due to hay fever. The Board is remanding the case for further development including a VA medical examination.

The veteran's appeal was denied as there is no evidence of a service connection for the claimed conditions, including learning disabilities and health problems in his children. The claim was dismissed due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for compliance with VCAA requirements and further development of the claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, finding that he failed to report for a scheduled VA examination.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.