Sinusitis decisions — 2008

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for fibromyalgia and chronic sinusitis, finding that the current evaluations adequately reflect his symptoms.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings on conjunctivitis, acneform dermatitis, ethmoid sinusitis, and mechanical low back pain are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examinations.

The Board has ordered additional development due to outstanding medical records and service personnel records.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for sinusitis and residual arthritis, right thumb. The evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under applicable VA regulations.

The Board has determined that the appellant's sinusitis does not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent, as there is no evidence of near constant sinusitis with specific symptoms after repeated surgeries or radical surgery with chronic osteomyelitis.

The Board has determined that the veteran's residuals of a nasal fracture with chronic rhinosinusitis do not meet the criteria for a higher initial rating than 10 percent. The effective date for service connection remains May 21, 2004.

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The veteran's claim for a special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance from another person was denied as he is not blind, in a nursing home, or unable to perform his daily activities without assistance.

The veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for sinusitis and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for further evaluation.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen these previously denied claims.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis as secondary to the veteran's service-connected bronchitis.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and chronic right ear infections with dizziness and tinnitus, finding that these conditions did not begin during or as a result of active service. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 was also denied due to lack of evidence showing the veteran's current disabilities were proximately caused by VA treatment.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension, asthma, and sinusitis are not related to his active service. The claims for service connection have been denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of the residuals of an injury to the left index finger, hearing loss disability, tinnitus, sinusitis, and headaches as the veteran withdrew these issues. The claim for bilateral eye disability (glaucoma) was denied due to lack of evidence of pre-service glaucoma at entry into active military duty.

The Board denied an increased evaluation for sinusitis, finding that the veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on incapacitating episodes or non-incapacitating episodes of sinusitis. The claim for asthma was remanded due to incomplete examination reports.

The veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis is being remanded to the RO for a video conference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding whether the veteran's current sinusitis and gastrointestinal condition are related to service.