Sinusitis decisions — 2024

The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for left ear hearing loss is denied.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis is granted.

The Board has denied service connection for sinusitis and remanded the claims of service connection for tinnitus, low back disability, and left knee disability due to a duty to assist error.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including Achilles tendon disability, bilateral ankle disability, bilateral carpal tunnel disability, bilateral hip and thigh disability, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, cervical spine disability, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), rhinitis/sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and groin disability. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions began during service or are otherwise related to service.,The Veteran did not provide sufficient information in his claims for the Board to determine if there were any presumptive exposures or other theories of service connection.

The Veteran's asthma, chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and chronic bronchitis are presumed to have been incurred during active service due to exposure to burn pits.

The Veteran's service connection claims for allergic rhinitis, gastrointestinal disorder (IBS), and chronic sinusitis are all granted. The GI disorder claim is denied as there is no evidence of an undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness related to service. Service connection for chronic sinusitis is also denied due to the absence of a diagnosis during the appeal period.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability, rhinitis, and sinusitis must be remanded due to the lack of VA treatment records and the need for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. The Board found no current disabilities for bilateral hearing loss, left wrist disability, right ankle disability, or patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee that meet VA criteria for compensation.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and an initial 10 percent rating for chronic sinusitis are denied. The Veteran is granted a non-compensable rating for his service-connected allergic rhinitis, but a 10 percent rating for his chronic sinusitis.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) for the entire period on appeal, excluding a temporary total rating period from January 30, 2024, to February 29, 2024.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic sinusitis, a left shoulder disability, and a left lower extremity disability due to lack of current diagnoses.

The Board has denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claim of service connection for sinusitis due to insufficient consideration of evidence in the June 2019 decision.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis and did not find new and relevant evidence to warrant readjudication of his acquired psychiatric disorder claim.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis, finding that the Veteran's diagnosed condition had its onset in service and resolving all reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Veteran's TBI was granted a 40 percent disability rating from April 20, 2017 to September 19, 2018. The Veteran's sinusitis and nasal bone disability were denied increased ratings prior to February 26, 2024.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic sinusitis but has remanded the issue of service connection for a left knee condition due to insufficient evidence.

Service connection for chronic sinusitis is granted due to presumptive service connection based on the Veteran's Persian Gulf War service.,Service connection for a left ankle condition is granted as it was incurred in service, evidenced by multiple in-service sprains and current limited range of motion.,Service connection for a neck injury is denied because there is no evidence of chronicity during or after service. The Veteran's current condition is less likely than not related to her in-service neck strain.,Service connection for bilateral hips (left and right) is remanded as the issue has not been addressed yet.,Service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is remanded as the issue has not been addressed yet.,Service connection for stomach problems is remanded as the issue has not been addressed yet.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations and service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of all pending appeals.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis related to burn pit exposure was granted in a July 2023 rating decision. Since the appeal is moot as the grant of benefits has been finalized, the Board dismissed the appeal.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his chronic sinusitis and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine. The case is being remanded to provide the Veteran with a new VA examination to assess the severity of his low back disorder.

The Veteran's service connection for headaches was granted. The initial compensable rating for her service-connected allergic rhinitis is being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.