Sinusitis decisions — 2024

The Veteran's petition to reopen her claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis, as well as deviated nasal septum.

The Veteran's sinusitis and fibromyalgia have been granted service connection. The Board has remanded for further development on multiple other conditions, including bilateral fibrocystic breasts, diverticulosis, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, restless legs, left cubital tunnel syndrome, left hip condition, right hip condition, left knee condition, and right knee condition.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various recurrent disabilities, including knee, foot, spine, and eye conditions. The decision also notes that active duty records are incomplete due to unverified periods with the Navy Reserve.

The Veteran's sinusitis with headaches was granted a disability rating of 30 percent prior to December 6, 2022. The maximum schedular rating of 50 percent for sinusitis from December 6, 2022, has been granted. For the lumbar degenerative changes with herniated L5-S1 disc, an initial disability rating greater than 40 percent prior to January 7, 2014, was denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous remand instructions and a need for further examination.

The Veteran's initial ratings for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis have been denied, with the case being REMANDED for further examination.,Service connection claims for bilateral flatfoot and plantar fasciitis and calcaneal spurs are also REMANDED.

Service connection is granted for fibromyalgia, headaches, and a respiratory disorder (sinusitis, rhinitis). Service connection is denied for diabetes mellitus type II.,Service connection is remanded for deviated septum, chronic fatigue, sleep apnea, and hypothyroidism.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection. The case is being remanded to allow for a review of new and relevant evidence.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his claims for joint and/or muscle pain, a bilateral eye disability (conjunctivitis), and a fatigue. The Board granted service connection for sinusitis, rhinitis, and asthma.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for nasal disorder and blood disorder, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's right upper extremity weakness due to thrombosis, TIA, or cerebral infarction is not shown to meet the criteria for a higher rating prior to September 21, 2021.,The Veteran's slurred speech does not more nearly approximate incomplete severe paralysis of the twelfth cranial nerve.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis. Service connection is also granted for GERD but the claim for bilateral hearing loss remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's breathing condition and sinusitis, including a lack of clear diagnosis and etiology.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and sinus disability (sinusitis), finding that the Veteran's conditions had their onset during service and are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and fibromyalgia have been denied. The Veteran has been granted a 50% rating for migraine headaches, effective August 1, 2014, with no higher ratings allowed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him incapable of securing or following substantially gainful employment prior to September 2, 2018. His full-time employment as a construction worker was above the poverty threshold and not in a protected environment.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right ankle disorder due to insufficient evidence showing that his current condition is related to his active military service.,The Board has also remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot disorder, PTSD, OSA, sinusitis, and rhinitis. These issues are pending further examination and/or medical opinion.

The Veteran's service connection claim for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis is granted. The claims for kidney cancer, hypertension, CHF, and chronic headaches are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding medical records and potential TERA exposure. The Veteran is also seeking increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, which require additional examination.