Sinusitis decisions — 2023

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss, right shoulder disability, right hand disability, left leg disability, sinusitis, asthma, conjunctivitis, and hypertension. The effective date of the grant of service connection for left shoulder disability was set at December 22, 2016.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for sinusitis, asthma, and bronchitis due to inadequate medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection of bilateral hearing loss, bilateral pes planus, hypertension, and sinusitis. The Board has dismissed these claims as a result.

The Veteran's AAT deficiency is not service-connected as it is a congenital defect, and the evidence does not show aggravation during service. The sinus condition (sinusitis) is denied as there is no current diagnosis of sinusitis or other sinus conditions at any time during the pendency of the claim. Right upper extremity cervical radiculopathy is also denied.,The Veteran's AAT deficiency and right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome are already service-connected, so he cannot be granted additional service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's initial rating for chronic pansinusitis/rhinitis is denied as there were no incapacitating episodes or more than six non-incapacitating episodes during the prior year. The claim for TDIU for the period prior to January 30, 2020, is remanded due to incomplete information from the Veteran's employer.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, and respiratory disorder (sinusitis) due to insufficient evidence in the record. The issues are being returned for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's service connection for chronic sinusitis is granted, but his initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied. The Board has remanded the increased rating claims for a lumbar spine disability with bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy and bilateral knee disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted on a secondary basis due to his service-connected back disability. The Board finds that the evidence supports the conclusion that the Veteran's hypertension is caused by his service-connected back disability.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for eligibility for specially adapted housing (SAH) or a special home adaptation (SHA) grant due to lack of relevant disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis has been denied as there is no current diagnosis of chronic sinusitis during the appeal period.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bronchitis remains pending and will be remanded to obtain a medical opinion addressing his in-service diagnoses.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for herpes zoster was withdrawn by the Veteran.,Service connection is denied for PFB, headaches, sinusitis, right breast mass, bradycardia, testicular disorder, groin disorder, and bilateral knee condition.

The Veteran's IBS is granted a maximum 30 percent disability rating. The initial compensable rating for tension headaches (claimed as migraines) and the remand for an initial rating of sinusitis are pending.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding an increased rating for PTSD, service connection for restless leg syndrome, and service connection for sinusitis. As a result, the appeals are dismissed.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis and remanded the issue of evaluating a higher rating for left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome.,Service connection is established for sinusitis, with no specific exposure basis provided. The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his left knee condition remains pending.

The Veteran's left knee disability is granted as secondary to his service-connected right knee disability. The issues of service connection for a right hand disability and sinusitis are remanded.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including sleep apnea, allergic rhinitis, prostate cancer, peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction. The claims are being remanded due to incomplete records for some conditions and the need for VA examinations to determine the etiology of these conditions, considering potential exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

Service connection for asthma is granted based on exposure to burn pits during the Persian Gulf War. Service connection for sinusitis is remanded as it was not adequately addressed in the previous decision.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an error in previous decisions regarding the Veteran's respiratory condition, specifically his treatment with private doctors and over-the-counter medications.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hemorrhoids and sinusitis due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which are supported by in-service treatment records and current symptoms.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for sinusitis. The issues of service connection for hepatitis C and kidney stones are remanded for further evaluation.