Sinusitis decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further development and an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's allergic rhinitis is related to his military service, including if it preexisted service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's sinusitis claim is denied, and the issues of her polycystic ovarian disease, urinary incontinence, acne, and gastroenteritis (GERD) are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's sleep apnea and hypertension are granted as service-connected. The Veteran's sinusitis, left foot plantar fasciitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome of the left upper extremity are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his sinusitis was denied, but an earlier effective date of October 12, 2009, though no earlier, for the award of this higher 50 percent rating is granted.,The Veteran's TDIU claim was also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for asthma, allergic rhinitis (claimed as severe allergies), and major depressive disorder. The issues of increased ratings for left knee patellofemoral syndrome and right knee meniscal tear are remanded. A TDIU claim is also before the Board.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, leaving only the issues of chronic allergic rhinitis and sleep apnea in appellate status.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include lower back condition, eye condition, chronic respiratory condition (including sinusitis), residuals of treatment for positive IPPD, and lymphoma.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his knee conditions and sinusitis due to incomplete medical records and inadequate examination reports.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and etiology of his claimed conditions, particularly sinusitis. The Veteran is also required to provide any outstanding private treatment records from Drs. R.M., MD, D.M.C., MD, and Vanderbilt Medical Center.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for HPV was dismissed. The rating for tendonitis of the bilateral wrists remains noncompensable. Other claims are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to his military service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis was reopened, but not granted as there is no new and material evidence to support it.,Service connection for a stomach condition (including GERD and IBS) was denied. The Board found insufficient evidence to link the conditions to his in-service appendectomy.

The petition to reopen the claim of service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome is granted. The claims of service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and sinusitis are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for left hand disability was withdrawn prior to the Board's decision.,The Veteran does not have current diagnoses of bilateral shin splints, right ankle disability, sinusitis, or headaches.

The Board denied service connection for chronic non-allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, finding that the evidence did not establish a link to service or Southwest Asia service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected headaches and TDIU was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show that he is unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a headache disorder, sinusitis, and right shoulder disorder are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence. The claim for a headache disorder is reopened as there is new material evidence that relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but has remanded the issues of service connection for back disability, rhinitis (claimed as hay fever), hemorrhoids, residuals of a cervix surgery, and bilateral foot disability.

The Veteran's sinus/allergy disorder, diagnosed as allergic rhinitis, had its onset during his period of service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, and sleep apnea.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder claim remains pending.

The Veteran's lumbar spine, left ankle, and right ankle disabilities are granted service connection. His sinusitis is granted a 30% rating.