Sinusitis decisions — 2019

The Board has determined that additional examinations are necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection and initial compensable ratings for bilateral plantar fasciitis, tension headaches, sinusitis, eczema, dermatitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PFB, tinnitus, and hypertension were granted. The claim for sinusitis was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea is remanded due to incomplete information in the July 2019 VA examination report. The examiner needs to provide an opinion on whether the Veteran’s sleep apnea was caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability, specifically PTSD and barosinusitis, and if it is etiologically related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic sinusitis and vertigo due to inadequate opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran is also requested to provide his complete service treatment records, including those from National Guard service.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of chronic sinusitis, post-concussion syndrome (including chronic headaches), or residuals of right wrist fracture incurred during the Veteran's active military service.,Service connection for these conditions was denied as the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that any current disability is related to the Veteran’s military service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for allergic rhinitis is granted as the condition had its onset during active duty and is at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis has been dismissed.,Service connection is granted for lateral outward pronation, lower right leg. Service connection is also granted for gout and hypertension.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including sleep apnea, shoulder disorder, back strain, rhinitis, and GERD. The AOJ is instructed to obtain STRs from reserve and National Guard service periods, private medical records, and VA treatment records.

The Board has denied service connection for right ear hearing loss, right ankle condition, and right knee condition. The Veteran's nose injury is also remanded for further examination.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis secondary to a nose injury is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for asthma, sinusitis (claimed as secondary to asthma), and allergic rhinitis (claimed as secondary to asthma) due to unresolved issues regarding whether the appellant's asthma was aggravated during his ACDUTRA service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic sinusitis, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence and concluding that the Veteran's symptoms are more likely related to post-service events.

The claim of service connection for residuals of an in-service Le Forte I Osteotomy and sinusitis is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions. The Veteran's preexisting condition may be related to his in-service osteotomy, but further examination is required.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is rated at a maximum of 30 percent, and the Board has granted this rating. The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as his service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder and right ankle disabilities due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for further development due to incomplete medical records and unaddressed issues.

The Veteran's service-connected chronic allergic rhinitis was restored to a 10 percent evaluation effective April 13, 2016.

The Veteran's right eye glaucoma, dislocated intraocular lens, and macular hole, status post macular hole repair are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's left eye retinal tear and pseudophakia are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's headache disability remains pending for further review.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis with hyposmia is not entitled to an extraschedular rating.,From February 6, 2014, to June 15, 2017, the Veteran was granted a 30 percent rating for his headache disability. Since then, he has been denied any higher ratings.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for chronic maxillary sinusitis has been granted. The other claims are still pending and need further examination and evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sinusitis.