Sinusitis Board decisions

The veteran's appeals for increased ratings were dismissed because the veteran withdrew all pending claims and appeals.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis because the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of sinusitis.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus was denied. The claims for maxillary sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability were remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions but remanded others for further review.

The veteran was granted a 10 percent rating for chronic sinusitis from January 13, 2012 to November 1, 2012 and initial 10 percent ratings for loss of sense of smell and taste. Other claims were denied or remanded.

The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for sinusitis was denied, but the claim for a 50 percent rating for migraine headaches was granted.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of sinusitis and rhinitis to ensure a complete record is available.

The Board remanded the claims for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and service connection for chronic sinusitis. The Veteran's exposure to burn pits during his service in Southwest Asia is a key factor.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis due to inadequate medical opinions and the need to verify service in Southwest Asia.

The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for sinusitis with headaches was denied. The claim for a compensable disability rating for chronic cough (COPD) was remanded due to missing records.

The veteran's claim for service connection for chronic sinusitis was denied. The veteran was granted an initial 10 percent disability rating for hypertension. Other claims were either denied or remanded.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's left shoulder and right elbow conditions, as well as initial compensable ratings for migraine headaches, non-allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis. The claim for cervical strain was remanded.

The Board granted the appellant's request for direct payment of attorney fees from past due benefits awarded in a March 2023 rating decision granting entitlement to a TDIU.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of sinusitis and a thoracolumbar spine disorder due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a compensable rating for sinusitis because the evidence showed only nasal congestion without incapacitating episodes.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for allergic rhinitis and ulcerative colitis was denied. A separate 10 percent rating for impairment of sphincter control due to hemorrhoids was granted.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), including as secondary to sinusitis. The evidence was found to be in approximate balance regarding the causal relationship between sinusitis and OSA, leading to a decision in favor of the Veteran.

The veteran's sinusitis rating was increased to 10% effective August 5, 2021. The decision is based on the veteran having 3 to 6 non-incapacitating episodes of sinusitis per year.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were mixed. Some conditions, such as left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain and left shoulder strain, were granted service connection. Others, like allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, were denied.

The veteran is not entitled to an earlier effective date for sinusitis but is entitled to an earlier effective date of March 15, 2022 for OSA.