Sinusitis Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, granted service connection for chronic sinusitis due to toxic exposure during service in Southwest Asia, and remanded several issues including sleep apnea, the character of discharge, and other conditions.

The Board granted readjudication of previously denied claims for service connection for right and left shoulder, right and left hip, bilateral hearing loss, gastrointestinal, bilateral kidney, and urinary disorders based on new and relevant evidence. Service connection was also granted for sinusitis with an earlier effective date. The claim for a peripheral vestibular disorder (claimed as vertigo) was denied.

The Board granted the direct payment of attorney fees for service connection and increased evaluation of OSA with asthma, but denied it for other conditions.

The Board granted service connection for chronic headaches and an initial evaluation of 20 percent, but no higher, for right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), while denying service connection for dermatitis, tremors of the right hand, and other conditions.

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea, and irritable bowel syndrome, and a 40 percent disabling rating for the left shoulder strain.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis as the evidence did not show greater than 50 percent obstruction of nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, and remanded the claim for a heart attack due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for panic disorder with insomnia disorder but granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and chronic sinusitis.

The Board granted a 50 percent disability rating for PTSD with major depressive disorder and denied service connection for sinusitis.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, right shoulder degenerative changes, and sinusitis.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including hives, myopia, pseudofolliculitis barbae, hand arthritis, sinusitis, and left shoulder issues, due to inadequate medical nexus opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for ankylosing spondylitis, lung restrictions, acute sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis as there was no evidence of a compensable level of disability during the period on appeal.

The Board denied service connection for allergic rhinitis as the evidence did not support a finding that it was related to the Veteran's service, including any in-service herbicide or industrial solvent exposure.

The Board granted service connection for an ulcer disability, asthma, sinusitis, folliculitis, and bilateral shin splints.

The Veteran's right knee degenerative arthritis with postoperative meniscal tear was granted an increased rating from 10 percent to 40 percent, but no higher, effective May 18, 2016. Other claims were denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support higher disability ratings or service connection for any of the claimed conditions.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis, but denied service connection for a benign lipomatous neoplasm of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. The Board also remanded the issue of entitlement to service connection for migraine headaches.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the award of service connection for various conditions and denied service connection for erectile dysfunction and a vestibular disorder. An initial rating of 10 percent was granted for right ankle degenerative arthritis.

The Board denied service connection for allergic rhinitis and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), finding that the evidence did not support a causal relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis, rhinitis, and lower extremity radiculopathy as the Veteran does not have a current disability. The claims for IBS, abdominal pain syndrome, respiratory insufficiency, chronic fatigue syndrome, restless leg syndrome, weakness/lack of coordination of legs, an acquired psychiatric disability, sleep disturbances, left hip, and right hip disabilities are remanded for further development.