Sinusitis decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine disability, headache disorder, left ulnar neuropathy, sinusitis, hemorrhoids and tinea pedis have been reopened. Service connection has been granted for tinea pedis.

The Veteran's claims for migraine headaches and depression have been reopened, with service connection granted.,Service connection was denied for sinusitis. The Veteran's headaches were found to be related to service.

The Veteran's claims for right upper extremity thrombosis, PFB, bilateral hearing loss, sinus condition (including sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and sore throat), cervical spine disability with associated left upper extremity radiculopathy, lumbar spine disability with associated right lower extremity radiculopathy, bilateral arm and hand disability, and residuals of an oral surgery are all denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his service-connected chronic sinusitis and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding whether the Veteran's asthma is aggravated by her service-connected sinusitis.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of evidence.

The Veteran's chronic sinusitis disability, which includes sinus headaches, was granted an initial evaluation of 30 percent prior to January 22, 2014. The condition met the criteria for more than six non-incapacitating episodes per year but did not meet the criteria for incapacitating episodes or surgery.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee and left knee disabilities, as well as for cirrhosis of liver (hepatitis B), but has remanded the issues regarding right shoulder condition, bilateral foot condition, acid reflux, rashes over body, sinus and headache condition, and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU for the period prior to August 14, 2018. The issue of service connection for sleep apnea (secondary to PTSD, sinusitis and chronic rhinitis) is remanded.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions have been reopened, and the Board finds that new and material evidence has been received to support these claims. However, the preponderance of the evidence does not establish a link between any of these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a breast lump was denied in November 2006, and new and material evidence has not been presented to reopen the claim.,Service connection for breast cancer with residuals (including as secondary to breast lump) is denied because there is no evidence that it began during active service or is related to an in-service injury.

The Veteran's service-connected chronic sinusitis was denied an initial compensable disability rating as there were no incapacitating episodes of sinusitis requiring prolonged antibiotic treatment or non-incapacitating episodes characterized by headaches, pain, and purulent discharge or crusting in the past 12 months.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board has dismissed all claims of service connection due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Veteran's IBS is granted as service connected. The Board remanded the issues of service connection for sinusitis and an upper respiratory disorder (including bronchitis).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to outstanding private treatment records and for further development of his bilateral hearing loss claim.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for several service connection claims and the reopening of a claim, resulting in their dismissal.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection and increased rating as they are not fully-informed due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran needs new VA examinations for his low back, left hip, left knee, left foot disorders, and gastrointestinal disorder.

Service connection for sinusitis and bronchitis is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to active service, including asbestos exposure.,Service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, and major depressive disorder with anxiety is also denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for hypertension, migraine headaches (secondary to chronic sinusitis), and bilateral foot tinea pedis require additional development due to inadequate medical opinions and missing records.