Sinusitis Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates and increased ratings were dismissed as the issues did not involve service connection.,The Veteran's cervical spine disability was denied an increased rating, with a 30 percent rating being the highest possible under the applicable criteria.

The Veteran's headaches are granted service connection. The remaining issues of psychiatric, knee, sinusitis, and upper respiratory disabilities are remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, as they were not properly addressed in the previous rating decision.

The Veteran's sinusitis disability is granted with a rating of 30 percent. The right and left ankle disabilities are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for chronic sinusitis with allergic rhinitis and lumbosacral strain have been denied.,The Veteran's radiculopathy of the right lower extremity has not met the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis and denied an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis. The Veteran's sinusitis is found to be incurred in service, while his allergic rhinitis does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has denied service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) and sinusitis, but has remanded the issue of service connection for thoracolumbar spine disability secondary to service-connected bilateral knee disabilities.

Service connection for tinnitus has been granted.,PTSD was dismissed as a full grant of the benefits sought by the Veteran rendered the appeal moot.

The Veteran's sinusitis was incurred during service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss was denied. The Board has also remanded the claim of service connection for chronic sinusitis, as secondary to service-connected nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that there is not enough evidence to decide these issues at this time.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for sinusitis is denied. The Veteran's claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, effective September 16, 2021, is granted. The case is remanded for further consideration of the issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for herniated disc of the lumbar spine, acute sinusitis with sinus headaches, and pingueculas of the bilateral eyes are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for allergic rhinitis is dismissed. The Board grants service connection for sinusitis, finding it presumptively related to the Veteran's in-service exposure to fine particulate matter.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for septal perforation and chronic sinusitis have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for septal perforation, as there was no loss of part of one ala or other obvious disfigurement. For chronic sinusitis, while the Veteran reported episodes of pain, headaches, and discharge, these did not meet the definition of incapacitating episodes required for a higher 10% rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection of sinusitis, rhinitis, and bilateral degenerative arthritis of the knees due to insufficient evidence addressing whether these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has granted effective dates of December 16, 2014 for both the TDIU and Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed sinusitis. The Veteran is seeking service connection for sinusitis, which he believes is related to his military service.

The Veteran's nosebleeds, sinusitis, tinea corporis, and lower back condition are remanded for further examination and opinion. The AOJ will consider all relevant evidence of record during the readjudication process.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, lordotic thoracolumbar spine with osteoarthritis and scoliosis, and sinusitis to allow for a new VA examination. The examiner will be asked to determine if these conditions are at least as likely as not related to service or due to a service-connected disability.