Sinusitis decisions — 2020

The Board has denied service connection for a neck condition due to the lack of evidence of a current disability.,Service connection is remanded for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral lower extremities, and respiratory conditions.

The Veteran's right knee degenerative joint disease and sinusitis have been granted initial disability ratings of 10 percent each, effective August 15, 2012.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for glaucoma and an increased evaluation for chronic sinusitis, finding that there was no evidence to support a causal relationship between his current conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are currently rated at 30 percent, but not higher. The Board found the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 30 percent.,For rhinitis with sinusitis, the Veteran is currently rated at 10 percent since April 21, 2015. The Board found that he has more than six non-incapacitating episodes per year and granted him a 30 percent rating effective from April 21, 2015.,The Veteran's chronic anxiety and depression is rated at 30 percent.

The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for hearing loss of the left ear and service connection for right shoulder pain have been dismissed.,The claim for a higher rating for chronic sinusitis has been denied. The Veteran's nosebleeds are related to his service-connected chronic sinusitis.

The Veteran's migraine headaches were granted a 50% rating prior to January 20, 2017. The Veteran's sinusitis was denied an initial compensable rating prior to January 20, 2017.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all remaining issues on appeal, including those related to the conditions listed and service connection theories.

The Board dismissed all claims due to the Veteran's death, as no order granting substitution has been issued.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected headaches is denied. The Board also finds that the propriety of reducing the Veteran’s sinusitis rating from 30 percent to 10 percent, effective February 1, 2018, needs to be remanded.,The Veteran's appeal regarding the reduction in his sinusitis rating is remanded.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis. However, the issue of service connection for tonsillitis is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its onset and aggravation during service.

The Board has decided that the current rating for sinusitis is not appropriate and requires further examination to determine its severity.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to July 1, 2009 and from January 1, 2012, finding that he was able to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination and a need for a new one. The Veteran's sinus condition, including rhinitis, needs further evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis, finding that the preponderance of evidence did not support a link between the current condition and in-service sinus problems.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches, but denied service connection for sinusitis and bronchitis. The Veteran's lymph node disability is not considered a separate condition.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) on both a schedular and an extraschedular basis from throughout the period of appeal.

The Veteran's initial rating for chronic sinusitis is denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating.,Service connection for a neck disability is denied due to lack of in-service onset or link.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for chronic maxillary sinusitis is denied.,The Veteran's initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss prior to September 17, 2019 and a rating in excess of 10 percent after September 17, 2019 is denied. The case is remanded for further development.

The Board has ordered the case remanded due to issues related to the Veteran's vocational rehabilitation and employment services, including his current limitations from service-connected disabilities and feasibility of changing his career goal.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating higher than 40 percent for fibromyalgia is denied. The appeals for service connection for deviated septum, hand arthritis, foot arthritis, right knee disorder, rib pain, positive ANA, thyroid disorder, and gum surgery are dismissed. The appeal for a higher initial rating for painful scars, right breast, is also dismissed.