Sinusitis decisions — 2019

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection due to inadequate previous VA examinations. The Veteran's back, right knee, and sinus conditions need further examination.

The Veteran's bunions are not service-connected, and her low back pain is secondary to a service-connected right ankle fracture. The claims for sinusitis, hypertension, right hand numbness, bilateral flat feet, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (depression) have been reopened but remain denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, secondary to allergic rhinitis and hypertension is granted. The claim for a compensable disability rating for allergic rhinitis is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD is denied as her symptoms do not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent.,The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for sinusitis and TDIU due to service-connected disability are both remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis were denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not have current disabilities as defined by VA regulations, and thus cannot establish service connection.

The Veteran's petition to reopen her claim for service connection for sinusitis was denied. Her claim of secondary service connection for GERD was granted, and her claim for a headache disability was denied.

The Board has ordered a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's nasal disorder, including allergic rhinitis and deviated nasal septum. The examiner must consider all pertinent evidence, specifically including the November 1965 report of medical history and June 24, 1969 injury.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory condition, to include sinusitis, and sleep apnea. The Veteran's current diagnoses were not related to his military service.,Service connection was not granted as the evidence did not show that chronic sinusitis or sleep apnea manifested during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a headache disorder and an upper respiratory disorder, including sinusitis. The claims are being remanded due to new evidence added during the period when it was not allowed.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and consideration, including the reopening of claims for service connection for various conditions. The Veteran's service records are to be obtained, as well as relevant VA and private treatment records.

The Veteran's left ankle degenerative arthritis is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board has remanded to determine if a higher rating is warranted due to pain and functional loss. The issue of service connection for rhinitis remains pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues are a skin disorder, including dermatitis and eczema, and residuals of a right ankle strain.

The claims for service connection of right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, left leg (patellar) disability, chronic sinusitis with allergic rhinitis, and increased ratings for hallux valgus with bunionectomy of each foot have been granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for sinusitis, rhinitis, deviated nasal septum, and chronic bronchitis due to deficiencies in the VA examination. The Veteran's claim of service connection is being reopened based on new evidence submitted since the final denial in January 1995.

The Board denied service connection for allergic rhinitis and asthma, finding that the Veteran's conditions did not begin during or are etiologically related to his active duty service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete examination and lack of consideration of lay statements regarding the onset of sinusitis symptoms. The Veteran's service connection claim for sinusitis is being sent back for further evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for migraine headaches, sinusitis, and a sleep disability (including sleep apnea and sleep walking) as the evidence did not show that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.,There was no indication of migraines and sinusitis on the July 1972 medical examination. The Veteran reported both conditions on his Report of Medical History at the time of entrance into service.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of an upper respiratory disorder due to additional development being necessary.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues related to service connection and rating of various conditions, including right and left ankle disorders, gout, wrist pain (carpal tunnel syndrome), knee degenerative joint disease, and allergic rhinitis. The Board has dismissed the appeal due to withdrawal.

The Board denied a request for an increased rating for service-connected allergic rhinitis, finding that the Veteran's condition does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.