Sinusitis decisions — 2011

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there is no current evidence of a diagnosed condition in any of the claimed disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is not unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities, as he can perform substantially gainful employment with his training and skills.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues not previously addressed in a statement of the case and failure to provide proper VCAA notice. The claim for a compensable evaluation for service-connected left deviated septum, status post surgery with recurrent sinusitis, chronic rhinitis and sinus headaches is pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's sinus condition, diagnosed as non-allergic rhinitis, was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service. The claim for sinusitis was denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and special monthly compensation based on bowel and bladder incontinence, as well as sinusitis. The appeals were not granted.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for migraine headaches and sinusitis were previously denied on a direct and secondary basis. New evidence has been presented, but the decision is mixed as some issues are granted while others remain denied.

The Veteran's chronic rhinitis, claimed as sinusitis, has been linked to his military service and the Board finds that he is entitled to service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sinusitis was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's sinusitis and cervical spine disability have been rated at the maximum allowable under current criteria, with no further increase in rating being granted.

The Veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum evaluation authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260.

The Veteran's service-connected chronic maxillary sinusitis with occasional tinnitus of the right ear is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, effective December 16, 2010. The Board found that she was entitled to a compensable rating prior to this date.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, headaches secondary to service-connected sinusitis, and a sleep disorder secondary to service-connected sinusitis. A 10 percent rating is assigned for the right inguinal hernia repair scar.

The Veteran's hypertension, sinusitis, right knee tendinitis, and lumbosacral strain have been granted initial evaluations of 10 percent each.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability, chronic sinusitis, headaches, a right inguinal hernia, and hemorrhoids. The remaining issues have been remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as there is no evidence to support a finding of in-service incurrence or aggravation of any claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claims for sinusitis, acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD), headaches, respiratory condition, colon condition or GERD, and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,Specifically, a VA examination is required to determine if any current disabilities were incurred in service, including as a result of paint sanding and chipping duties. The examiner must also provide an opinion on whether these conditions are related to the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis/sinusitis is rated at 10 percent since January 14, 2005 to May 6, 2008 and at 30 percent since May 7, 2008.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased disability ratings have been dismissed due to the appellant withdrawing his appeals.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for tinea pedis and onychomycosis, status post total matrixectomies, bilateral feet was granted.,Service connection for hypertension, to include due to Agent Orange exposure, chronic headaches, and sinusitis were all denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's conduct and cooperation were not satisfactory, leading to the discontinuance of his vocational rehabilitation benefits.