Sinusitis decisions — 2019

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for esophageal disorder and sinusitis, but has remanded her claims for throat disorder and vagus nerve disorder due to lack of current disability during the pendency of her claim.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea is being remanded because the VA examiner did not address whether his depression could be a contributing factor to his sleep apnea. The case will need to be reviewed with an updated examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient examination reports and lack of private treatment records. The Veteran is not entitled to service connection for dyslipidemia as it is a laboratory finding, not a disability. Other issues are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for sinusitis was denied, as the current 50 percent rating is the maximum schedular rating available. Separate ratings for loss of sense of smell and taste were also denied due to partial loss in each case.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted TDIU.

The Board denied the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for rhinitis, claiming it as nasal congestion due to burn pit exposure in Iraq. The evidence did not show a link between the condition and service.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for arthritis, sinusitis, left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, and residuals of frostbitten feet. However, these claims are being remanded as new evidence does not establish a direct link between any current disabilities and military service.,Service connection is denied for an acquired psychiatric disorder (Major Depressive Disorder) due to lack of evidence establishing a direct relationship with military service.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood is granted service connection, as it is secondary to his service-connected pansinusitis with headaches. The claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for pansinusitis with headaches is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a VA opinion regarding his hypertension.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in the loss or loss of use of a hand or foot, permanent vision impairment of both eyes, severe burn injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ankylosis of a knee or hip. Therefore, he is not eligible for financial assistance for an automobile and adaptive equipment.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinus condition and sleep apnea as secondary to sinus condition due to insufficient evidence in the record regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for sinusitis and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for right foot pes planus, migraines to include as due to a broken nose or as secondary to a service-connected sinus condition, and sinusitis. The issues are being addressed because inadequate medical opinions were provided in the previous decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are remanded due to the need for additional examinations, compliance with the representative's request for a copy of his file, and other procedural issues.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including right hip, left knee, and right ear disorders (other than hearing loss or tinnitus), as well as sinusitis and an upper respiratory disorder. The Veteran's symptoms have been attributed to his already service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, sleep apnea, and residuals of a broken nose were denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service.,Service connection was granted for the Veteran's residuals of a broken nose based on credible lay statements and medical opinion.

The Veteran's chest pain is granted service connection as a qualifying chronic disability related to his active duty service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.,Service connection for seborrheic keratosis, right knee condition, and sinusitis is denied due to lack of current diagnoses.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in a combined evaluation of 100% as of August 11, 2017. The Board has granted TDIU effective from that date due to the severity of his service-connected conditions preventing him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder condition, low back pain, bilateral knee pain, bilateral ankle condition, and right bicep condition. The Veteran's rhinitis was granted service connection.,Service connection was not established for the Veteran’s hearing loss or tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back condition, erectile dysfunction as secondary to hypertension, and painful urination as secondary to hypertension. Service connection was denied for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis.