Sinusitis decisions — 2012

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to January 1, 2002. Therefore, an earlier effective date for the grant of individual employability is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected chronic sinusitis with headaches is manifested by near constant sinusitis characterized by headaches, pain, and tenderness of the affected sinus, and purulent discharge or crusting after repeated surgeries. The Board has determined that a 50 percent rating for sinusitis with headaches meets the criteria.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination to determine if the Veteran has sinusitis related to his service.

The Veteran's claim for a gynecological disorder is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability and the claimed conditions are not related to service.,The Veteran's claim for chronic sinusitis is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability and the claimed condition is not related to service.

The Veteran's claims for gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, upper respiratory, and right ear hearing loss disabilities were denied as they are not related to his active service.,There is no indication that the Veteran's claimed conditions are related to any period of inactive duty training (INACDUTRA).

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU rating was granted, and the Board found that his service-connected disabilities rendered him unemployable. The claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded due to the lack of a Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and medical opinions. The appeals will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disability, bowel disorder, and post-operative residuals of a left knee meniscus repair were denied. The Veteran was not granted any new evaluations or effective dates.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sinusitis warrants a 30 percent disability rating, effective from the date of his claim.

The VA determined that the Veteran's chronic sinusitis did not originate during his military service and is unrelated to his service, including exposure to dust, pollutants or toxins while serving in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations during the Persian Gulf War.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have sinusitis or rhinitis, and there is no evidence linking his current conditions to service. Therefore, he cannot establish service connection for these disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic sinusitis, finding that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis includes a current diagnosis of chronic sinusitis. The evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran currently suffers from chronic sinusitis.

The Veteran's sinusitis has been rated at 10 percent since August 14, 2012.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, a stomach disorder, and PTSD. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the appellant's sinusitis and allergies did not begin during his active duty or active duty for training, and thus service connection is denied.

The Board finds that the Veteran's vision loss is due to refractive error and not related to service. The claims for sinusitis, bilateral hearing loss, and nerve disability of the feet are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to scheduling issues, and no specific rating or effective date has been assigned.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the inadequacy of a VA examination report and the need for additional development.

The Veteran seeks service connection for various conditions allegedly related to cold injuries sustained during his military service in Korea. The claims are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining unit history and morning reports from relevant periods.