Sinusitis Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis, right ear hearing loss disability, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act. The claims for these conditions are effective as of August 10, 2022.

The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for service-connected allergic rhinitis and service connection for a psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and anxiety are remanded due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to restore a 30 percent evaluation for his service-connected sinusitis, finding that the reduction was procedurally proper and that the condition had not improved.

Service connection for allergic rhinitis due to fine particulate matter exposure is granted, effective from the date of service.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected rhinitis, finding that the Veteran's snoring and breathing issues prior to his deployment were exacerbated by his current condition.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, sinusitis, and IBS have been denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,Service connection cannot be established because the Veteran does not have a diagnosed disability.

The Board denied service connection for asthma, sinusitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and denied an initial compensable disability rating for the service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB).

The Veteran's rhinitis is presumed to be due to exposure to burn pits and other toxins during service, as per the PACT Act. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for headaches, rhinitis, and sinusitis have been denied. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical evidence regarding the etiology of his hearing loss.,The Veteran was previously denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to an inadequate opinion from the VA examiner.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic sinusitis and bronchitis, finding no current diagnoses of these conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral knee, nasal, jaw, and foot disabilities are granted. The claim for bilateral pes planus is also granted on the basis that it was aggravated by service.

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for sinusitis is being remanded due to a duty to assist error in the prior VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance and total disability rating based on individual unemployability are being remanded due to the failure of VA to obtain all available VA treatment records since November 2021.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for allergic rhinitis is increased to 10 percent, effective October 24, 2017. The Veteran's increased disability rating for headaches from July 9, 2018 is also granted.

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis associated with TERA participation, finding that the conditions clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service and were aggravated by an in-service injury.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current sinusitis disability and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has found that the previous remand directives were not fully complied with and requires a new opinion on whether the Veteran's asthma is aggravated by his service-connected allergic rhinitis and sinusitis. The case is being returned to the AOJ for this purpose.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bronchitis, rhinitis, and sinusitis due to an error in providing notice of the Veteran's right to a hearing.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and effective dates were dismissed due to untimely filing of the VA Form 10182, as no good cause was presented.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's current condition is secondary to his service-connected sinusitis disability and obesity as an intermediate step.