Sinusitis decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of current diagnoses or sufficient functional impairment to warrant higher ratings.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of chronic sinusitis and COPD, as well as service connection for PTSD, are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and clarification regarding his psychiatric condition.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction, sinusitis, and obstructive sleep apnea are granted. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and back disability are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's respiratory conditions, including asthma, COPD, pulmonary nodule diagnoses, chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, chronic laryngitis, and benign neoplasm of sinus are remanded for further evaluation due to lack of a nexus opinion regarding their relation to service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his knee and back conditions, have resulted in a loss of use of his lower extremities, affecting balance and propulsion. The Board has determined that he is eligible for specially adapted housing due to the severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the claims for hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, and sinusitis due to new examinations being necessary.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection of sinusitis due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's sinusitis was shown to result in more than six non-incapacitating episodes per year of sinusitis characterized by headaches, pain and purulent discharge or crusting since December 15, 2010. The rating of 30 percent has been granted for this period.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for chronic obstructive sleep apnea and bronchitis with calcified hilar lymph node, as well as right knee arthritis and patellofemoral syndrome, are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding diagnoses and etiology.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for deviated septum, sleep disability (including sleep apnea), migraine headaches, and sinusitis due to incomplete records and need for further medical opinions.

The Veteran's maxillary sinusitis is currently rated at 30 percent, which is less than the maximum benefit available. The appeal remains pending as a higher rating is sought.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for sinusitis, headaches, and vertigo. The issues have been remanded to obtain necessary examinations and opinions.

The appeals for service connection and rating of the Veteran's conditions have been dismissed. A 70 percent rating is granted for PTSD from May 23, 2012, and a TDIU rating is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to outstanding medical records and the need for a medical opinion regarding the Veteran's sinusitis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, migraine headaches, and a back disability are all granted. The Board found that the Veteran had preexisting conditions but did not worsen during service.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for COPD, Sinusitis, and Chronic Bronchitis due to inadequate medical opinion in the May 2020 VA examination. The case is being returned for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to incomplete development. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating for chronic sinusitis or allergic rhinitis.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for various conditions, including right elbow strain, right wrist strain, bilateral hearing loss, chronic bronchitis, right hip pain, and sinusitis. The claims were also dismissed for left elbow lateral epicondylitis, a rating greater than 20 percent for a right shoulder disability, an effective date earlier than September 1, 2018, for the grant of a 20 percent rating for a right shoulder disability, and an initial compensable rating for surgical scars, right shoulder. The Board also dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding service connection for left knee disorder, right knee disorder, and low back disorder.

The Veteran's chronic rhinitis with sinusitis is granted as a result of Gulf War exposure, as it was diagnosed within 10 years of his service in Southwest Asia.