Sinusitis decisions — 2020

The Veteran's sinusitis, previously rated as maxillary sinusitis (left ethmoid), is granted a 10 percent rating prior to May 10, 2017 and a 30 percent rating from March 14, 2018.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion and need for additional evidence, including a new VA examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis and bronchitis, finding that there is no evidence of chronicity since service or causation due to service.,The Veteran’s hypertension claim is remanded as he has not been afforded a VA examination to determine its nature and etiology.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for auditory hallucinations, left foot disability, left knee disability, right knee disability and chronic sinusitis. Service connection is now granted for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis and lung condition due to lack of adequate medical opinions and potential need for additional evidence.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic sinusitis, to include as secondary to service-connected allergic rhinitis should be remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left maxillary sinusitis with Caldwell-Luc procedure does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, as there were no incapacitating episodes of sinusitis requiring prolonged antibiotic treatment or non-incapacitating episodes characterized by headaches, pain and purulent discharge.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including back disability, radiculopathy of the lower extremities, pes planus, right and left ankle disabilities, sinusitis, asthma, and an acquired psychiatric disability. The remand requires obtaining additional medical records and opinions regarding these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory disability, including rhinitis and sinusitis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not start during or as a result of his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic sinusitis, peripheral neuropathy of bilateral upper and lower extremities due to herbicide agent exposure (Agent Orange), were denied as there is no current diagnosis or evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a sinus condition was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is now remanded for further examination and determination of the nature and etiology of his diagnosed conditions.

The DIC claim is denied as the Veteran did not meet the criteria for receiving benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 due to his service-connected disability not meeting the required duration of total disability rating. The cause of death remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rate of special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ was denied.,The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus was denied.

The Veteran's right foot disability is rated at a 10 percent evaluation.,From May 15, 2009 to February 23, 2017, the Veteran's chronic maxillary sinusitis was denied as not meeting criteria for a compensable rating. From February 23, 2017, he is granted a 30 percent evaluation.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis and lumbar degenerative disc disease, but remanded these claims due to the need for further development.,New evidence was submitted that supports the Veteran's contention of a chronic sinus condition in service.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding a compensable rating for seborrheic dermatitis. The Veteran's sinusitis is granted with a 30 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a sinus condition and entitlement to TDIU due to incomplete development.

The Board has remanded three issues related to service connection: chronic sinusitis, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, and headaches. The reasons for this are that the Veteran's complete service records, including his periods of active duty for training and inactive duty training in the Army Reserve, need to be verified and obtained.

The Veteran's tinea pedis and allergic rhinosinusitis were not found to meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,High cholesterol was deemed not a ratable disability for VA compensation purposes.,Service connection for a back disability, bilateral leg disability, BPH, hearing loss, tinnitus, rash on legs and buttocks, and hypertension could not be established due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or within one year post-service.,However, the Veteran's insomnia was found to be secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the issues of service connection for sinusitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and right eye disability, to include choroidal nevus.