Sinusitis Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to his service-connected residuals of traumatic deviated septum with rhinitis and chronic sinusitis, finding that the evidence is at least in approximate balance regarding this claim.

The Veteran's chronic nasal condition including sinusitis and allergic rhinitis is granted as service connected. The skin rash claim is remanded for further action.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a nasal disability, including allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of her VA treatment records from 1970 through 1985. The Board also requests an addendum opinion from an appropriate clinician to address whether these disabilities are at least as likely as not directly related to her service.

The Board dismissed the claim of service connection for sinusitis as there was a claims processing defect and the benefit has since been granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sinusitis. The claim will be reconsidered with a new VA examination and opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected chronic sinusitis was granted, but a higher rating is denied.,Service connection for sleep apnea has been established. However, the Veteran's skin disability remains at 10 percent and needs further evaluation.

The Board has granted an effective date of December 23, 2014 for service connection of Major Depressive Disorder with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. The Veteran's earlier claim was reopened due to new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error and will obtain an opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's allergic rhinitis, which is presumed to be related to service.

The Board dismissed the claim of service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to a withdrawal by the Veteran. The claims of service connection for high blood pressure and sinusitis are remanded.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal of his service connection claim for allergic rhinitis because it was filed concurrently with a higher-level review, which is not allowed.

The claim for service connection for rhinitis has been granted and rendered moot. The claim for service connection for sinusitis due to exposure to burn pits in Iraq is remanded.

The Veteran's disability rating for allergic rhinitis was restored to 10 percent, and he was granted an initial 30 percent disability rating for chronic sinusitis.

The Veteran's chronic sinusitis, bilateral heel spurs, and right Achilles enthesopathy are being remanded for further evaluation.,A compensable rating is also being remanded for the Veteran's acid reflux.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and a need for new examination opinions. The claims will be reconsidered with the additional evidence.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for obstructive sleep apnea and granted a 10 percent initial rating for allergic rhinitis, while remanding the claim for a compensable rating for sinusitis.

The Board has granted an effective date of October 10, 2013 for the addition of the Veteran's spouse as his dependent to his award of VA disability compensation. The issue of whether the debt in the amount of $19,696.58 was properly created and is valid remains pending and will be remanded.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for sinusitis and rhinitis due to insufficient medical evidence in the record. The Veteran's lay statements regarding her symptoms during military service are considered, but a new opinion is needed from an appropriately qualified clinician.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for service-connected sinusitis is being remanded due to an inadequate VA examination report. The examiner did not consider recent diagnostic results and failed to address the imaging studies and nasal endoscopy performed in treatment of his chronic sinusitis.

Service connection for chronic rhinitis is granted due to the PACT Act. Service connection for chronic sinusitis is remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for sinusitis and sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's claim for sinusitis is denied, while his claim for sleep apnea is remanded for further development.