Sinusitis Board decisions

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 30 percent for restrictive lung disease (claimed as asthma) but denied service connection for several other conditions, including right knee strain, left foot pes planus with bilateral hammer toes, foot fungus, seborrheic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and right hip condition. The Board also dismissed claims for service connection that were not ripe for review.

The Board remands the matter of entitlement to service connection for breathing difficulties or a respiratory disability, including asthma, COPD, chronic bronchitis, asbestosis, and chronic sinusitis, due to inadequate medical opinions.

The appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbosacral strain was withdrawn by the Veteran, and thus dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia and a right knee condition, but reopened the claim for right ear hearing loss. All other claims were remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for rhinitis, as there was no evidence of polyps or greater than 50 percent obstruction of nasal passages on both sides.

The Board granted service connection for major depressive disorder and remanded the claims for service connection for a sinus condition, entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis with bone spurs, and service connection for hypertension.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and denied service connection for chronic sinusitis, vertigo, anxiety, depression, and insomnia.

The Board granted an effective date of January 1, 2017, for the grant of service connection for allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for sinusitis and rhinitis, as well as service connection for a left shoulder disability and sleep apnea.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for sinusitis, non-allergic rhinitis, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as there was no evidence to support a compensable rating.

The appeal for service connection for sinusitis as secondary to obstructive sleep apnea was denied due to the lack of evidence showing a current disability.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis due to a need for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination.

The claims for service connection for a left ankle disability, back pain, hyperacusis, and sinusitis were remanded for further development. The rating reduction from 30 percent to 0 percent for migraines was found improper, and the 30 percent rating was restored.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for chronic sinusitis with chronic congestion, headaches and partial loss of smell (hyposomnia) as the evidence showed near constant symptoms.

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis and increased ratings of 40% but not higher for lumbosacral strain, urethritis, and depression.

The appeal was denied for various service-connected conditions, including a left knee cystic mass, sinusitis, tinnitus, migraine headaches, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and hypertension.

The Board granted service connection for a thoracolumbar spine disability, to include degenerative arthritis. The other issues are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions, including a neck condition, dizziness, and various limb conditions, as there was no evidence of current disabilities or in-service incurrences. The claims for a bladder disability, chronic cough, rhinitis, bilateral foot condition, and liver condition were remanded for further development.

The Board granted an effective date of October 17, 2017 for the award of service connection for left elbow limitation of flexion and left cubital tunnel syndrome (CTS), but denied earlier effective dates for other conditions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection due to outstanding records of private treatment and a lack of VA medical opinions.