Sinusitis decisions — 2018

The Board denied service connection for a right inguinal hernia due to lack of current diagnosis.,The Veteran's migraines, including migraine variants, were not rated as compensable because there was no evidence of characteristic prostrating attacks.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations.

Degenerative disc disease of the lumber spine, allergic rhinitis, and restless leg syndrome (left and right lower extremities) to include radiculopathy have been granted service connection. Kidney reflux disease and urinary tract infection have not been granted service connection.,Bipolar disorder has been granted service connection.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis with sinus inflammation is restored to a 50 percent rating effective from June 1, 2015.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss disability and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The evidence did not support higher ratings, and it was determined that the Veteran could still obtain and maintain employment despite his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's recurrent urinary tract infections and migraine headaches are granted service connection. The Veteran's arthritis, allergic rhinitis, and irregular menses with menorrhagia are remanded for further review.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for evaluations of his service-connected right ring finger status post fracture with scar and hand osteoarthritis, sinusitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and muscle contraction headaches need to be remanded due to the lack of recent medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes, allergic rhinitis, and a headache disorder due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of various disabilities, including sleep apnea, left knee disability, right knee disability, right ankle disability, chronic sinusitis, stress incontinence, residuals from cervical biopsies, and alopecia.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional opinions regarding her sleep apnea, including whether it is related to service-connected conditions or due to exposure during deployment.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for residuals of dental treatment with facial numbness and tingling was granted, resulting in a 30 percent initial rating.,Chronic sinusitis secondary to the dental treatment claim was also granted, with a 10 percent initial rating.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not meet the legal definition of a 'veteran' for VA compensation purposes due to lack of active service, and therefore, his claims for service connection are denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to deficiencies in previous examinations and because of allegations of worsening symptoms.

The Veteran's claims for vertigo, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.,New evidence has been submitted that raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims.

The Board has decided to remand several claims for further development, including obtaining relevant federal records and providing adequate opinions regarding the Veteran's service connection claims.

The Board has granted service connection for left wrist strain, lumbosacral strain, left knee strain, sinusitis, tension headaches and migraine headaches, and irritable bowel syndrome. The Veteran's current diagnoses are consistent with his reported symptoms in service.

The Board has remanded the claims for sinusitis, rhinitis, chronic bronchitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to service-connected asthma due to insufficient opinions regarding whether these conditions are directly related to service or aggravated by service-connected asthma.

The Veteran's sinusitis and rhinitis have not been rated higher than the current 10 percent due to lack of incapacitating episodes or non-incapacitating episodes.,The Veteran's total hysterectomy has not been rated higher than the current 50 percent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a left wrist disorder, right wrist disorder, and allergic rhinitis due to incomplete STRs. The AOJ will obtain missing records and provide an opportunity for the Veteran to submit any additional records in her possession.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for arteriovenous malformation, an eye disability, and cephalgia due to a lack of evidence showing that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.