Sinusitis Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prior to January 20, 2020 do not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment. From January 20, 2020, the Veteran has a combined schedular rating of 100 percent and TDIU cannot be granted on the basis of one service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service connection claims for asthma, sinusitis, and chronic bronchitis have been granted. Service connection is granted for asthma and sinusitis due to presumptive exposure to particulate matter during active duty in the Southwest Asia theatre. Service connection for chronic bronchitis remains denied as it does not fall under the presumptive conditions.

The Board has remanded the claim of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that a VA opinion is needed regarding whether it is at least as likely as not proximately due to or aggravated by any service-connected conditions.

The Board denied service connection for headaches, sinusitis, and a left knee disability as there was no evidence of these conditions during or immediately after service, and the Veteran's current diagnoses are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as presumptively related to herbicide agent exposure. The left knee disorder, sinusitis, prostate disorder, and pseudofolliculitis barbae are all remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has determined that additional evidence must be considered before a final decision can be made on the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current ulcer, vertigo, or tinnitus disability. The claims for these conditions are therefore denied.,For the lower back, sinusitis, and vision disability (lazy eye) issues, VA examinations are needed to determine their etiology.

The Veteran's tinnitus, left hamstring strain, athlete's foot, and headaches are all granted service connection.,Service connection for a respiratory disability (sinusitis and allergies) is also granted.

The Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance based on the use of a right foot orthotic device was denied because there is no record of him using such an orthotic in 2020 or 2021.

The case is being remanded due to inadequate notification provided to the Veteran's representative prior to transfer of the matter to the Board and before the October 2021 decision.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis. The issues of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss. Service connections for right and left knee disabilities, as well as sinus problems, are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for sinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea, and fibroids with a resulting hysterectomy as secondary to service-connected endometriosis due to procedural issues and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen her claims.,The Veteran is still required to provide additional evidence to substantiate her claims.

The Veteran's right thumb strain is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,For major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder prior to August 5, 2011, the Veteran was granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent. After this date, he received a grant of 70 percent for his conditions since then.,The Veteran's chronic sinusitis and bacterial rhinitis are currently rated as 30 percent disabling.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted. The claim for sinusitis on a direct basis only is denied, and the issue of service connection for ear conditions (including ear infections) is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected chronic bronchitis and sinusitis are granted. The Board also grants the Veteran's claims for angioedema and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) due to presumed exposure to burn pits during his Gulf War service.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of any of the claimed conditions, and thus service connection cannot be granted for migraine headaches, restless legs syndrome, fibromyalgia, sinusitis, sleep apnea, acquired psychiatric disorder (including sleep disturbances), neck disorder, lower back disorder, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, or right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete service treatment records, and further efforts are needed to obtain these records or a formal finding of unavailability must be made.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination and a need for consideration of staged ratings.