Sinusitis decisions — 2023

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for ear disability/vertigo and headaches as these claims have been granted.,Service connection is granted for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease and strain, but the Veteran's sinusitis was denied.

The Veteran's OSA and back condition are granted as secondary to service-connected conditions, with obesity considered an intermediate step.,Service connection for rhinosinusitis is granted due to exposure under the PACT Act.

The Veteran's claim for a left knee condition has been remanded. Service connection for tinnitus and sinusitis is granted based on presumptive exposure under the PACT Act. The Veteran's claim for rhinitis was denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of this condition. Service connection for OSA, secondary to PTSD, and bilateral plantar fasciitis, secondary to service-connected PTSD, are granted.,The Veteran's left knee condition is pending and will be remanded. The Veteran has established service connection for tinnitus and sinusitis based on presumptive exposure under the PACT Act. Service connection for rhinitis was denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of this condition. Service connection for OSA, secondary to PTSD, and bilateral plantar fasciitis, secondary to service-connected PTSD, are granted.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and secondary service connection for sinusitis and headaches related to her broken teeth residuals including TMJ are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful occupation prior to June 1, 2020.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, claimed as sinusitis, due to inadequate examination and incomplete medical records. The case is now pending with instructions to obtain additional VA treatment records and schedule an adequate medical examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea and whether his service-connected disabilities caused or worsened any weight gain or obesity.

Service connection is granted for sinusitis, migraines, cervical strain, and tinnitus based on direct service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to August 14, 2017.

The Veteran's sinusitis is granted a 30 percent rating, but no higher. The issues of compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and service connection for deviated septum are remanded.

Service connection is granted for chronic sinusitis and left ankle sprain, but denied for right thumb sprain and right index finger laceration.,The Veteran's current symptoms of chronic sinusitis and left ankle sprain are considered to be related to service. However, there is no evidence linking the right thumb sprain or right index finger laceration to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for loss of sense of smell, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis are granted. The claim for service connection for sleep apnea is remanded.

The Board has remanded multiple issues related to service connection and rating for various conditions, including allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, migraine headaches, left shoulder disability, back disability, obstructive sleep apnea, and traumatic brain injury. The appeal is also remanded for VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for constipation, chronic sinusitis, and other conditions has been denied.,His initial rating for chronic sinusitis remains at 10 percent.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased evaluations have been withdrawn by her authorized representative.

The Board has granted service connection for back disability, allergies, sinusitis, headaches, sleep apnea, and COPD. The Veteran's left lower extremity radiculopathy is also found to be related to his now service-connected degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches and right knee limitation of flexion, but denied service connection for hypertension, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), an acquired psychiatric disorder, and sinusitis. The claims for these conditions are considered to be reopened due to the submission of new evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence being received after a Supplemental Statement of the Case was issued. The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for headaches associated with sinusitis from August 1, 2018 is on appeal and so are issues regarding whether the reduction in his rating from 30 percent to noncompensable was proper.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bronchitis and sinusitis, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for atopic dermatitis, tinea pedis, chronic rhinosinusitis, right foot disability, and right ear hearing loss are being remanded due to the need for updated medical records and examinations.