Sinusitis decisions — 2024

The Veteran's sinusitis is granted service connection under the PACT Act, and his right elbow pain, left elbow pain, migraines, and allergic rhinitis are denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied across multiple conditions, including lumbosacral strain, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, tension headaches, acne, sleep disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), right wrist disorder, left knee disorder, right knee disorder, neurological disorders affecting the lower extremities, and foot disorders. The Board found that none of these conditions warranted a higher rating or service connection.

The Veteran's left shoulder condition claim is dismissed as the AOJ did not readjudicate it.,The Veteran does not have current diagnoses of sciatica, right carpal tunnel syndrome, or left carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to January 22, 2020, for service connection of chronic sinusitis is denied. The earliest available date for service connection of chronic sinusitis is January 22, 2020.

The Veteran's chronic sinusitis has been granted service connection, with the condition having its onset during her military service. Service connection for OSA secondary to chronic sinusitis is also granted.,Service connection for migraine headaches remains pending and will be remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional VA examinations.

The Veteran's service connection claims for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis have been granted. The conditions are considered to be directly related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim of an earlier effective date for service connection and initial rating for chronic maxillary sinusitis is being remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic sinusitis as there is no current disability upon which benefits could be granted.

The Veteran's maxillary sinusitis is currently rated at zero percent. The Board has determined that the VA examination provided was inadequate and remands for a new examination to determine the frequency of episodes per year associated with his maxillary sinusitis.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis and right ear hearing loss, but denied service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae and left ear hearing loss. The decision is based on the Veteran's reported symptoms and medical evidence.

The Board denied service connection for right ankle sprain, left ankle sprain, chronic sinusitis, and right knee pain. The case is remanded due to insufficient medical evidence on file.,Service connection was not granted for the Veteran's claimed conditions as there were no positive nexus opinions provided by VA physicians.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate medical examination and a need for clarification on the date of diagnosis for chronic sinusitis. The Veteran's service connection claim will be reconsidered with new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 30 percent prior to May 5, 2021 for sinusitis is being remanded due to the need for a retrospective medical opinion.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including dyslipidemia, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, erectile dysfunction (ED), chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, right shoulder and left shoulder disabilities, right hip and left hip disabilities, bilateral foot disabilities, right ankle and left ankle disabilities, right knee and left knee disabilities, and bilateral plantar fasciitis. The decision is based on the absence of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the onset and continuity of symptoms.

The Veteran's hypertension, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, upper extremity disability (chronic joint pain, DDD, DJD), lumbar spine disability (lumbosacral strain), plantar fasciitis, sciatica, and insomnia have not been found to be service-connected.,There is no evidence of current disabilities related to the Veteran's claimed conditions during or recent to the pendency of his claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, qualifying for TDIU. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for SMC at the housebound rate.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic sinusitis as there is no current diagnosis of this condition.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection on all listed conditions due to his death.