Sinusitis decisions — 2006

The Board has determined that the veteran had osteoporosis in service and currently has it, granting service connection for this condition. The other issues on appeal are not addressed as they have been remanded.

The VA determined that the veteran's chronic rhinitis does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating under Diagnostic Code 6522.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a skin rash, weakness, pain in extremities (specifically shoulder pain), back condition, sinusitis, and nervous condition and sleeping problems, all claimed as due to an undiagnosed illness.

The veteran's unauthorized medical expenses at Harris Methodist Hospital on March 17, 2002 were denied because the treatment was not for an emergency condition and she did not meet other eligibility criteria.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and hypertension, as well as residuals of a back injury, shortening of the left lower extremity, and bilateral hip disorder. The claims were not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the basic eligibility requirements for a certificate of eligibility for specially adapted housing or for a special home adaptation grant.

The Board has granted increased ratings for the veteran's right shoulder tendonitis and left thumb degenerative joint disease, but denied his claims for increased ratings for other conditions. The veteran is currently rated 10% for allergic rhinitis with sinusitis.

The veteran's claims for effective dates prior to December 18, 2001 for service connection for allergic rhinitis and pseudofolliculitis barbae are denied. The Board has also remanded the remaining issues of entitlement to service connection.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities have been rated and are currently assigned the maximum schedular ratings. No further increased ratings are warranted.

The veteran's combined service-connected disability evaluation is 10 percent, which does not meet the criteria for additional compensation for dependents.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his chronic sinusitis/allergic rhinitis, currently rated at 10 percent.

The veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining his VA vocational rehabilitation folder and arranging a new examination to determine the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The appellant withdrew his appeal prior to the Board's decision.

The Board has determined that the appellant is not entitled to an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected chronic allergic rhinosinusitis and bronchial asthma, as the evidence does not support a finding of near constant sinusitis or radical surgery with chronic osteomyelitis.

The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the claim for service connection for sinusitis, resulting in a denial of the appeal.

The Board denied increased ratings for the veteran's right shoulder disorder, lumbar strain with disc disease and arthritis, and left femoral nerve stretch injury. The claim for rhinitis with sinusitis was not addressed as it had already been granted a noncompensable rating.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) found that the veteran's respiratory disorder, including allergic rhinitis, was not incurred in or aggravated by his military service.

The Board found that the veteran does not have PTSD and denied her claim for service connection. For allergic rhinitis with sinusitis, the Board determined there was no evidence of polyps or greater than 50% nasal obstruction to warrant a compensable rating.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render her unemployable, as she is able to work part-time and attend school.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and sinusitis have been dismissed due to his death.