Sinusitis decisions — 2020

The Veteran's sinusitis is rated at 50 percent, the maximum schedular rating. The Board found that an extraschedular evaluation was not warranted due to lack of evidence showing marked interference with employment or frequent hospitalizations.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and URI. The Veteran's conditions are found to be etiologically related to active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including anxiety, acute stress disorder and major depressive disorder), and an upper respiratory disability (sinusitis and allergic rhinitis). The claim of service connection for vertigo is remanded.

The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for chronic sinusitis prior to April 26, 2019 is granted.,An evaluation in excess of 10 percent for chronic sinusitis beginning April 26, 2019 is denied.,Entitlement to an initial compensable evaluation for left inguinal hernia is denied.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has dismissed the claims for bilateral shin splints, sinusitis, and a heart disability. The claim for reopening of service connection for lumbosacral strain is remanded due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the remaining issues on appeal, including a respiratory disability, dizziness and vertigo, and GERD. The Veteran's claims are remanded to obtain further medical opinions and records.

The Veteran's initial rating for sinusitis is denied as her symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Board found that she does not have three or more incapacitating episodes of sinusitis per year requiring prolonged antibiotic treatment, and thus, an initial 10% rating remains appropriate.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic sinusitis and remanded the issue of an earlier effective date for hypertension.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine and dismissed the appeal regarding skin tags and warts. The issues of service connection for a respiratory disorder, sinusitis, and rhinitis are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and TDIU were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for allergic rhinitis or a rating in excess of 10 percent for sinusitis, but granted entitlement to TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's sinusitis is currently rated as non-compensable. The Board has determined that further development, including obtaining medical records and a VA examination, is necessary to properly evaluate the severity of his service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with a previous remand directive. The Veteran's sinusitis and maxillary mucous retention cyst are being reviewed for possible separate ratings, and his claim for an increased rating is referred for extraschedular consideration if no additional rating can be granted.

Service connection for sinusitis and respiratory disability is denied.,Remaining service connection claims are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis as the Veteran's pre-existing condition did not worsen during his active duty.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection for various conditions were denied, and the rating for his lumbosacral strain and intervertebral disc syndrome was also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for recurrent chronic sinusitis (also claimed as allergic rhinitis) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but denied service connection for a right knee condition. The decision is based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's service connection claims for arthritis, flat feet, OSA, and respiratory disorder (including allergic rhinitis and sinusitis) are being remanded due to the need for additional development including VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an effective date earlier than June 16, 2010 for a prostate disability rating and for increased ratings for both prostate disability and sinusitis. The matter is being returned to VA to obtain additional medical records and schedule the Veteran for new examinations.

The Veteran is found eligible for a TDIU beginning October 1, 2009. The Board also remanded the cases for further examination and consideration of SMC based on need for aid and attendance or loss of use.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and service connection for various conditions, including right shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, right knee patellar tendonitis, left knee patellar tendonitis, bilateral metatarsalgia, sinusitis, and schizoaffective disorder. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a current disability in all cases.