Sinusitis Board decisions

The Board remands the claims for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, allergic rhinitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), migraine headaches, and sleep apnea to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date, a higher rating for tinnitus, and service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, ulcer condition, allergic rhinitis, and hemorrhoids.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected allergic rhinitis as the evidence did not show symptoms of at least 50 percent obstruction in both nasal passages or complete blockage in at least one nasal passage.

The Board granted a 40 percent rating for right iliac crest syndrome and service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, while denying increased ratings for dermatographism (urticaria), allergic rhinitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease, and denying service connection for respiratory disability, right hand tremors, and left hand tremors.

The Board denied service connection for rhinitis and a neck disability, but remanded claims for sleep apnea and sciatica due to insufficient evidence.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis based on the presumption of in-service exposure to toxic substances under the PACT Act.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis due to a predecisional duty to assist error by failing to obtain adequate medical opinion(s) concerning the Veteran's claimed condition.

The veteran withdrew the appeal for service connection for stomach disability, bilateral ankle disability, rhinitis, and sinusitis.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and sleep apnea. The effective date for the grant of service connection for herpes zoster was not earlier than March 22, 2020. An initial compensable rating for herpes zoster was also denied. However, an initial 10 percent rating for allergic rhinitis, a 30 percent rating for chronic sinusitis, and a 70 percent rating for unspecified anxiety disorder were granted.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection for sinusitis, rhinitis, and PTSD, based on the Veteran's eligibility under the PACT Act.

The appeals for initial ratings in excess of 30 percent for asthma and 10 percent for allergic rhinitis were dismissed due to the severance of service connection.

The Board remands the claims for a lumbar spine and allergic rhinitis evaluation to ensure that there is a complete record upon which to decide the claim.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for a sinus condition, to include chronic sinusitis and benign or malignant neoplasm of sinus, nose, throat, larynx, or pharynx, as due to herbicide exposure and/or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, for additional development.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to an initial compensable rating for a recurrent respiratory disability and service connection for loss of smell due to further development needed.

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis and a back disability, resolving reasonable doubts in the Veteran's favor.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, plantar fasciitis, sleep apnea, vision disorder, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis due to untimely filings or lack of a valid appeal.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 30 percent for sinusitis but remanded the issues related to lumbosacral strain and leg radiculopathy.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for increased ratings and service connection claims, as the evidence did not show a factually ascertainable increase in disability or entitlement to benefits prior to August 26, 2022.

The veteran withdrew her appeal for all issues, including service connection and increased ratings.