Sinusitis Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disorder and sinusitis, finding that there is no current diagnosis of these conditions during the appeal period.

Your service connection claims for allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis have been granted in a previous rating decision. The current appeal is dismissed as moot.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error and to obtain a new examination for the Veteran's chronic sinusitis, including consideration of his allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for sinusitis, and the issue is dismissed.

The Board has granted service connection for a left shoulder disability and an initial rating of 30 percent for sinusitis, both effective from April 27, 2021.

Your appeal for service connection for sinusitis has been dismissed because your Notice of Disagreement was not timely filed.

The Veteran's sinusitis, bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, bronchitis, cognitive disability (claimed as neurological signs and symptoms), and liver condition are all presumed to be related to service exposure. However, the claims for left ankle strain, right ankle strain, and sinusitis on a direct basis need further examination and evidence.

The Veteran's sinusitis did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as defined by VA regulations, and his appeal was denied.

The Board has determined that the severance of service connection for chronic sinusitis and allergic and non-allergic rhinitis was improper due to a failure to obtain adequate medical opinions, and remands the case for further development including obtaining an addendum opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis. The remaining issues of service connection have been denied due to a lack of current disability.

The Board has remanded seven service connection claims for erectile dysfunction, irritable bowel syndrome, allergic rhinitis, hypertension, acid reflux with nausea, insomnia, anxiety, and depression, as well as sinusitis. The AOJ must attempt to obtain the Veteran's complete service treatment records from his last duty station at Fort Knox, KY.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating of 30 percent for service-connected allergic rhinitis since October 2, 2015 is granted. The claim for a compensable rating for sinusitis is denied.

The Board has denied an evaluation higher than 10 percent for sinusitis and has remanded the issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to posttraumatic stress disorder with major depressive disorder and sinusitis.

Service connection for sinusitis, back disorder (lumbosacral strain), and sleep apnea was denied.,An initial rating of 30 percent for diarrhea and GERD was granted.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD and back disability, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted a total disability rating for compensation effective October 1, 2020.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and higher disability ratings for sinusitis and rhinitis has been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic sinusitis is being remanded due to a need for clarification regarding whether the Veteran has acute or chronic sinusitis. The Board will schedule an examination to determine this.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including anxiety and depression, are found to be related to his service-connected left shoulder disability.,His left knee condition is determined to be at least as likely as not related to service.

The Board has granted direct service connection for sinusitis and found that the Veteran's current diagnosis had onset in service. The appeal for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis is denied, as there is no evidence of greater than 50 percent obstruction on either side of his nose or complete obstruction of one side. The appeal for sleep apnea remains pending under the Legacy appeal system and is dismissed due to concurrent review systems.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis are remanded due to the inadequacy of the VA examination report. A new examination is required to determine if these conditions are related to his military service, including any toxic exposures.