Sinusitis decisions — 2024

The Veteran's sinusitis is granted as presumptively due to exposure to particulate matter while serving in the Southwest Asia theater of operation during the Gulf War.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including bilateral plantar fasciitis, GERD, adjustment disorder, hypertension, insomnia, left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, chronic asthma, and headaches. The Veteran's claims were not supported by competent medical evidence or continuity of symptomatology.

The Veteran's service connection claim for sinusitis is granted due to presumed exposure to fine particulate matter during his active duty in the Southwest Asia theater of operations, specifically during the Persian Gulf War.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction and sinusitis due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection and a compensable rating of 10% from June 15, 2020. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (depressive disorder) is denied. The Veteran receives a compensable rating of 10% for her headache condition since June 15, 2020. A compensable rating for sinusitis and right ring finger avulsion injury is not granted. The umbilical hernia condition is resolved.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left knee strain with iliotibial band syndrome and shin splints, chronic sinusitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), myopia, erectile dysfunction, right upper extremity nerve damage, left upper extremity nerve damage, cervical spine disability, sleep apnea, bilateral plantar fasciitis, migraines, shaving bumps, dry skin, and irritable bowel syndrome have been granted. The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent effective April 19, 2021, with a higher rating denied. An earlier effective date of April 19, 2021, but no earlier, is granted for the grant of service connection for left knee strain with iliotibial band syndrome and shin splints (limitation of extension), chronic sinusitis, and GERD.

The Board has granted secondary service connection for the Veteran's Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) as it is proximately due to his service-connected Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorder, Allergic Rhinitis, and Sinusitis.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD, anxiety, and depression), allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, left elbow disability, right elbow disability, neck disability, colostomy, diverticulosis, bilateral foot condition, heart disability, hemorrhoids, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, left hip disability, right hip disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, left wrist disability, right wrist disability, back disability, colon polyps, prostate disability, and vertigo were denied as there is no evidence of current diagnoses or a causal relationship to service.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for his service-connected sinusitis is being remanded due to a duty-to-assist error. A VA examination will be scheduled to determine the current severity of the condition without considering any ameliorative effects of medication.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis were dismissed as the issues have been fully resolved with the grant of service connection in a recent rating decision.

The Veteran's sinusitis claim is being remanded due to a duty to assist error. A VA medical opinion is needed to determine the nature and etiology of his sinusitis, including its relationship to service.

The Board denied service connection for a recurrent sinus disability including sinusitis as there was no evidence of such condition during active service or at any time thereafter.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic sinusitis and a respiratory disability, to include asthma, is granted. The respiratory disability claim is remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for Meniere's disease and vertigo, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are related to his active-duty service. Service connection is denied for sinusitis.,Obstructive sleep apnea remains remanded.

Service connection for various conditions including bilateral shins, left ankle, left arm and elbow, lower back pain, neck pain cervical spine, rhinitis, right ankle, right arm and elbow, right hand, right hip, right shoulder scar, right wrist, sinusitis, sleep apnea, vertigo has been denied.,Service connection for tinnitus was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on multiple issues has been remanded due to procedural errors and the need for additional evidence, including medical opinions related to potential toxic exposure claims under the PACT Act.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including allergies, right ankle disorder, left elbow disorder, right hand disorder, bilateral plantar fasciitis, right shoulder disorder, and left shoulder disorder are all denied. The Veteran is not entitled to a rating in excess of 10 percent for his tinnitus.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral flat feet was dismissed as the benefit sought has already been granted in full. The claims of entitlement to service connection for a left knee condition and sinusitis are remanded.

The Veteran's chronic sinusitis/nasal polyposis, PTSD, and OSA have been granted service connection. The Veteran is also receiving a 70 percent rating for his PTSD and special monthly compensation at the housebound rate.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding your claims of service connection for various conditions including an acquired psychiatric disability, diabetes mellitus, Type II, irritable bowel syndrome, low vision, sinusitis (claimed as unspecified sinus condition), dry and irritable eyes, tinnitus, a left shoulder disability, chronic left hip pain, and a bilateral foot disability. The appeals are dismissed due to the improper concurrent election of review options.