Sinusitis Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew their appeals concerning the issues of service connection for thoracolumbar spine disability, chronic kidney disease, cervical spine disability, sinusitis, and ulcer disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates prior to November 22, 2023, for pansinusitis and allergic rhinitis have been granted. The claims for service connection for migraine headaches and obstructive sleep apnea with asthma were also granted with an effective date of June 21, 2016.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 10 percent rating for allergic rhinitis is denied as the earliest date of claim is May 17, 2024.

Service connection is denied for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Restless Leg Syndrome of the Left Lower Extremity, and Respiratory Disability (claimed as Respiratory Insufficiency).,Service connection is granted for a skin disability (claimed as Dermatitis and Eczema).

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is granted as secondary to his service-connected left knee disability. The Veteran's IBS is granted with hemorrhoids as secondary to the IBS.,The Veteran's chronic headaches and sinusitis are denied, but the appeal for higher ratings remains pending.

The Veteran's sinusitis, characterized by headaches, pain, and purulent discharge or crusting, has been consistent since the filing of his increased rating claim in April 2020. The Board grants an effective date of May 28, 2019 for the assignment of a 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's sinusitis is rated at a 30 percent level, but no higher, throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's service-connected sinusitis is granted on a presumptive basis due to exposure to fine particulate matter during his service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.

The Board has decided to remand the TDIU claim due to conflicting information regarding the Veteran's employment history. The decision also notes that service connection was established for several additional disabilities, which may affect his ability to work and requires further review.

The Veteran's sinusitis is granted an initial increased disability rating of 50 percent, but no higher. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is denied.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been withdrawn. The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a back disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability.

The Veteran's claims for bronchitis, asthma, and sinusitis are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence. The claim for AFIB heart condition is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other claims.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, rhinitis, and sinusitis are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to determine if these conditions are related to her military service.

The Veteran's appeals of the January 2021 and February 2019 rating decisions for sinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea, and persistent depressive disorder are denied. The appeal of the January 2021 decision is dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a cervical spine disorder is dismissed. The VA has already granted this benefit in an earlier decision, and the issue is moot.

The Board has granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and sinusitis due to fine particulate matter exposure, both on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act. Service connection for sinusitis is also granted but only based on presumptive exposure to fine particulate matter during active duty in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, effectively dismissing the case.

The Veteran's vertigo with Meniere's syndrome is granted a 30 percent rating. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, PTSD, bruxism, TMJ, cornea abrasion, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, nasal obstruction injury, upper back cervical spine condition, left and right upper extremity peripheral nerve conditions, and bilateral plantar fasciitis is remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection claims have been remanded due to the need for further development.,No new or material evidence has been submitted, and the issues remain unresolved.

The Board has denied service connection for right and left ear hearing loss, sinusitis, TMJ, rosacea and herpetic whitlow, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to lack of current disability. The issues of rating higher than 10 percent for TMJ and rosacea and herpetic whitlow have been remanded.