Sinusitis decisions — 2017

The Veteran's sinus condition has been rated at 10 percent prior to July 13, 2011 and increased to 30 percent thereafter. The Veteran is also entitled to a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims due to a failure to provide proper notice and scheduling of a hearing. The Veteran's new address must be provided, and a video conference hearing must be scheduled at the earliest available opportunity.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal for the issue of service connection for sinusitis prior to a decision being made by the Board.

The Veteran's chronic rhinitis with sinusitis was productive of the equivalent of 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage, but not polyps, incapacitating episodes of sinusitis, or three non-incapacitating episodes per year prior to December 2, 2008. For the period from December 2, 2008, no compensable evaluation was warranted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed residuals of a broken nose are not etiologically related to his active service, and therefore denied the claim.

The Veteran's chronic sinusitis, evaluated as 10 percent disabling prior to October 29, 2015, and as 30 percent disabling from October 29, 2015, is granted.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have current hearing loss or a respiratory disorder, to include sinusitis. Therefore, service connection for these conditions was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current chronic sinus disability and finds that his claimed sinusitis is not related to service. As such, the claim for service connection for sinusitis is denied.

The Veteran has effectively lost use of his lower extremities due to service-connected Parkinson's disease, and is therefore eligible for specially adapted housing. The claims for service connection for diverticulitis and an earlier effective date for Parkinson's disease have been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of sinusitis or vertigo, and thus, cannot establish service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, warranting special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to maintain substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational background.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are currently rated at 30 percent, effective May 7, 2010. The rating is based on the frequency and severity of his prostrating attacks.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for pharyngitis, bilateral maxillary condition, and deviated septum have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of current conditions or a link to service-connected chronic sinusitis.

The Veteran's sinusitis with allergic rhinitis is currently rated at 30 percent, effective May 31, 2013. The Board finds that the evidence does not meet or more nearly reflect the criteria for a higher rating prior to this date.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic sinus disability related to service and denied the Veteran's claims for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to assess the current severity of his sinusitis and provide a new VA examination.

The Veteran seeks service connection for sinusitis/rhinitis. The Board has decided to remand the case due to missing service treatment records and the need for additional clarifying opinions regarding the etiology of his current condition.

The Veteran's service-connected DJD of lumbar spine disability is rated at 20 percent. The Board finds that the evidence supports a higher rating, as his condition manifests with limitation of motion to 42 degrees flexion and 8 degrees extension.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is rated as 10 percent disabling prior to March 26, 2014 and as 20 percent thereafter. The evidence does not support a higher rating for any period on appeal.,The Veteran's right third phalanx fracture is currently rated as non-compensable (0 percent). The evidence does not support a compensable rating for this condition.,The Veteran's sinusitis has been rated as 10 percent disabling. The evidence does not support a higher rating.