Sinusitis decisions — 2022

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current ulcer, vertigo, or tinnitus disability. The claims for these conditions are therefore denied.,For the lower back, sinusitis, and vision disability (lazy eye) issues, VA examinations are needed to determine their etiology.

The Veteran's tinnitus, left hamstring strain, athlete's foot, and headaches are all granted service connection.,Service connection for a respiratory disability (sinusitis and allergies) is also granted.

The Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance based on the use of a right foot orthotic device was denied because there is no record of him using such an orthotic in 2020 or 2021.

The case is being remanded due to inadequate notification provided to the Veteran's representative prior to transfer of the matter to the Board and before the October 2021 decision.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis. The issues of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss. Service connections for right and left knee disabilities, as well as sinus problems, are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for sinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea, and fibroids with a resulting hysterectomy as secondary to service-connected endometriosis due to procedural issues and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen her claims.,The Veteran is still required to provide additional evidence to substantiate her claims.

The Veteran's right thumb strain is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,For major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder prior to August 5, 2011, the Veteran was granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent. After this date, he received a grant of 70 percent for his conditions since then.,The Veteran's chronic sinusitis and bacterial rhinitis are currently rated as 30 percent disabling.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted. The claim for sinusitis on a direct basis only is denied, and the issue of service connection for ear conditions (including ear infections) is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected chronic bronchitis and sinusitis are granted. The Board also grants the Veteran's claims for angioedema and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) due to presumed exposure to burn pits during his Gulf War service.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of any of the claimed conditions, and thus service connection cannot be granted for migraine headaches, restless legs syndrome, fibromyalgia, sinusitis, sleep apnea, acquired psychiatric disorder (including sleep disturbances), neck disorder, lower back disorder, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, or right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete service treatment records, and further efforts are needed to obtain these records or a formal finding of unavailability must be made.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination and a need for consideration of staged ratings.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim of service connection for sinusitis should be remanded to allow for a Statement of the Case.

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, finding that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether these conditions were aggravated by service. The Veteran's sinusitis was found to be due to his now-service-connected allergic rhinitis.

Your claim for service connection for chronic sinusitis has been granted, and you are now receiving a 50% disability rating effective October 11, 2018. The appeal is dismissed as the issue of service connection has been resolved in your favor.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for right foot hallux valgus, left foot hallux valgus, sinusitis, and pseudofolliculitis barbae due to a lack of VA examination concerning the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened and is granted. The Board finds new and material evidence to support the reopening of his claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, gastrointestinal condition (GERD), cervical spine disability, skin disability, sinusitis, rhinitis, headache disability, and sleep disorder.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for right leg burn scar. Service connection is granted for respiratory disorder, sinusitis, hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, LLE peripheral neuropathy, multiple joint disability (arthritis), fatigue, and GERD based on presumptive exposure to fine particulate matter in the Persian Gulf.