Sinusitis decisions — 2009

The Veteran's GERD with a history of diaphragmatic hernia is rated as noncompensable, and his allergic rhinitis is also rated as noncompensable.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for various service-connected conditions were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased initial disability ratings for tinnitus and chronic sinusitis, as there was no legal basis for a higher rating.

The Veteran's tension headaches with associated migraine features did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to February 5, 2000.

The Board remands the claim for an examination to determine the current nature and likely etiology of any respiratory disability, including whether it is related to active service or secondary to a service-connected disability.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for scheduling of a Travel Board hearing at the Veteran's regional office via videoconference.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, a compensable rating for left heel bone deformity, a rating in excess of 10 percent for right foot deformity with bunion, and a compensable rating for residuals of deviated nasal septum with sinusitis were denied.

The Board denied service connection for a chronic respiratory disability, including chronic allergic rhinitis and chronic bronchitis.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board remanded the case to the RO for additional development of the record.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disorder, seasonal allergies/rhinitis, a respiratory condition and tinnitus. However, the evidence does not support an increased rating for his current conditions.

The Board denied service connection for boils and sinusitis as there is no competent evidence establishing a relationship between these conditions and the appellant's military service.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded for additional development.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claims for service connection for an anal fissure, an intestinal disorder, and left ear hearing loss. However, the veteran does not have diabetes mellitus, type 2, sinusitis, or an eye disability as a result of his active military service, nor are any of the other claimed conditions related to his service.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are remanded to obtain additional evidence and examinations.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence supports a relationship between the veteran's current hearing loss and his in-service noise exposure.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, a left shoulder disorder, and a left elbow disorder as there was no evidence to support that these conditions were related to or aggravated by his military service.

The Board granted service connection for Achilles tendonitis as secondary to the veteran's service-connected epididymal orichitis and coronary artery disease on a direct basis.

The veteran's deviated septum with allergic rhinitis and sinusitis is not productive of allergic or vasomotor rhinitis with polyps, and a disability rating in excess of 10 percent is not warranted.

The veteran's post traumatic headache disorder, post-operative residuals of right frontal sinus fracture and chronic sinusitis were denied higher ratings.