Sinusitis Board decisions

The Board has determined that the evidence is insufficient to make a fully reasoned determination on the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) secondary to his service-connected congestive heart failure, diabetes mellitus, sinusitis, and rhinitis. The case is being remanded to obtain an adequate medical opinion addressing the nature and etiology of the Veteran's OSA, including aggravation by a service-connected disability and obesity as an 'intermediate step.'

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of aggravation or secondary service connection, and that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence to rebut the presumption of soundness for allergic rhinitis and appendectomy residuals.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis, finding that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is aggravated by these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis on a direct basis, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's sinusitis had onset in service. As such, the claim is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and headaches as secondary to tinnitus. The conditions are presumed related to the Veteran's exposure to cold weather during his active duty in Germany.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, bilateral chronic knee pain, chronic sinusitis, and bilateral chronic plantar fasciitis fibromatosis. The evidence did not support a current diagnosis of any of these conditions or their relationship to service.

The Board denied a higher initial disability rating for the service-connected sinusitis from August 17, 2021 because there were no incapacitating or non-incapacitating episodes of sinusitis.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of sinusitis and rhinitis for further examination as the previous VA medical opinion is inadequate.

The Board has remanded the case due to concerns raised by a Joint Motion for Remand (JMR) regarding the adequacy of etiology opinions. The appeal is now in remand status and new evidence must be obtained.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for chronic sinusitis and headaches as there is no current disability found.

The Veteran's chronic sinusitis has been granted a 30% evaluation, effective from May 27, 2020. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms have worsened and now meet the criteria for a 30% rating.

The Board has denied service connection for dermatophytosis and remanded the issue of chronic sinusitis due to potential exposure during service. The Veteran is not currently diagnosed with either condition, but there are indications that he may have them.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic sinusitis with allergic rhinitis, a chronic thoracolumbar spine disability, and a chronic cervical spine disability. The Veteran's symptoms began during his active service and have persisted since.

The Veteran's service connection for allergic rhinitis and asthma has been granted based on the PACT Act, effective August 10, 2022. Service connection is also granted for these conditions as presumptively related to exposure to burn pits during active duty.,Service connection for chronic sinusitis was denied due to a lack of current diagnosis.

The appeal for service connection for allergic rhinitis is dismissed. Service connection for a skin condition is granted.

The Veteran's initial compensable ratings for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis are denied.,The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for dizziness and headaches, as these conditions may be secondary to his chronic sinusitis.

The Board has denied service connection for sinusitis and headaches, finding no current diagnosis of these conditions. The Veteran's bilateral foot disorder claim is remanded due to a lack of examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for rhinitis, sinusitis, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to rhinitis and/or sinusitis due to a duty to assist error. The evidence is insufficient to decide these claims without an examination and medical opinion.

The Board has denied service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, GERD, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and plantar fasciitis. The issues of right hip disability and skin disability are remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Board has remanded the claims for sinusitis, asthma, and rhinitis as there are issues with the medical opinions provided by VA regarding whether these conditions pre-existed service or were aggravated during service.